Boro Officials Mark Turf Fields Progress

Madison borough officials today said progress is proceeding apace on construction of the sythetic turf athletic fields at the site of the Madison Recreation Complex behind .

“The grading for the two new synthetic turf fields is nearing completion as is the installation of the new sanitary sewer line off the manhole on Burnet Road," said Mayor Mary-Anna Holden, in a release.

“Electric and water infrastructure installation should be complete by next week’s end, with the closing of the easement trench allowed by the Board of Education," Holden said. "We’ve assured [MHS] Athletic Director Sean Dowling that we will be off of their property in time and in line with the schools’ activities calendar."

Simultaneously, she added, preparation is being made for the foundation of a concessions/storage/comfort station on which construction is expected to begin in mid-September.

VIDEO: Marty Horn of the Madison Athletic Foundation details construction progress on the synthetic turf fields.

“What was really great to see was the removal of the old rusted chain-link fence and all of the barbed wire,” said Madison Councilman Don Links. “My son and his friends are so excited in anticipation of regular play on fields in good condition. I took them to visit the site to re-assure them this was real, they’ve been hearing about possible new fields for so long. 

“We keep a close eye on the project,” Councilman Links continued, “as does Madison resident Dennis Harrington, a licensed engineer who oversees day-to-day operations at the site and coordinates with the contractor LandTek, to be sure we keep moving forward.”