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A new grandstand will be included in the next phase of the Newman Park Renovations when funding has been identified. Plans are in the works for temporary stands. Our goal is to build a stronger baseball community and we will do that.” “While it would have been ideal to keep the original grandstands, that is no longer an option. “The ballpark is the third oldest in the state,” added Jim Gantt, head baseball coach at Catawba. Weather, logistics, and safety preparations all impact the exact timing. “We understand this news will be disappointing to many people who have special memories of Newman Park, however, Catawba’s contractors determined this is the prudent course of action to ensure the best environment for spectators and players.”ĭemolition of non-structural areas is set to begin this week, with the exact timing of the structural frame demolition yet to be determined. “The safety of our players and fans is always our primary concern,” stated Catawba College President David Nelson.
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You can watch the progress of the renovations on our time-lapse camera which takes a still photo every ten minutes.ĭuring preparation to install the new turf and replace the dugouts, Catawba’s general contractor and structural engineer discovered the metal grandstand supports and roof, erected in 1934, require complete replacement.
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New synthetic turf will be laid with enhanced field drainage and new field-level dugouts. Catawba College began Phase I of its Newman Park Renovations in June 2021.