Posted on: April 16, 2015

The Glen Ellyn Park District is moving forward with the construction of the new synthetic turf athletic field for Newton Park. The starting date for the first phase of this project is Friday, April 17th. The Park District has hired Hoppy’s Landscaping to provide labor and materials for the demolition, earthwork, under-drainage, grading, curbs, and water lines in preparation for the synthetic turf installation. This first phase is anticipated to be completed by June, 26th.

The second phase will begin immediately after the first phase has passed inspection. The second phase involves the actual installation of the synthetic turf product (FieldTurf). This will be done by highly trained staff that specializes in the installation turf fields.

Once the turf product has been installed the final cleanup work will commence. All surrounding areas will be brought to a finished grade, seeded, and erosion control blankets will be laid out to protect the grass seed while it is establishing. Additionally, all construction debris will be taken care of and any needed repairs will be addressed. Final completion for the project is scheduled for July 10th; however, please remember that this project is heavily influenced by the weather, so in the event of an unusually wet spring there may be some delays. All efforts will be made to complete this project on time and with as little disruption to the neighborhood as possible.

During construction the contractors have been instructed to use the intersection of Nicoll Way and Dupage Blvd. as a way to access the construction area. Park District and Village staff agree that using this entrance would have the least impact on the surrounding neighborhood. There will be times when equipment will need to access the area from the west parking lot, but this will be on a limited basis.

While we anticipate little disruption to the neighborhood there still may be an occasional disturbance, to which we ask that you to please pardon our dust. We appreciate your patience while the work is underway and if you have any questions, please contact Dan Hopkins, Superintendent of Parks and Planning at [email protected] or at (630) 942-7265.