Workers rolling up a section of turf from the east goal area (05/14)
Sections of turf already torn up (05/14)
Workers began tearing up the AstroTurf on May 14 (05/14)
Looking towards the west goal area, workers have removed all of the turf and e-layer from Sweeney Field (05/21/12)
An overhead look at Carr Softball Diamond. In addition to removing the turf and e-layer, workers need to remove the dirt from the base cutouts (05/21/12)
A ground level look at the field, from the left field entrance to Carr Diamond (05/21/12)
A ground level look down left field, toward Huntington Avenue (05/21/12)
An overhead look at the midfield area (05/21/12)
Looking out towards Huntington Avenue from the top of the press box (05/21/12)
Workers prepare the east end of the field for drainage improvements (05/24)
Collectors' items? home plate and the pitching rubber from Carr Diamond (05/24)
Drainage improvements will include the backstop of Carr Diamond, here looking down towards the home (first base) dugout area (05/24)
Drainage improvements will include the backstop of Carr Diamond, here looking down towards the visiting (third base) dugout area (05/24)
Work continues on moving piles from the excavation along the west end (05/24)
Piles of crushed stone and dirt to be used to fill in the sub-layer of the field (05/24)
Rolls of new FieldTurf have been delivered and are set for installation (06/25)
The entire sub-surface was re-graded and additional stone added, where needed (06/25)
Installation of the new surface should begin within the next week (06/25)
Installation crews marked off where the sleeves should be drilled for the bases and pitcher's plate (06/25)
The dirt area under the press box overhang has been paved over, eliminating mudslides on the field after a rainstorm (06/25)
The first roll of turf is ready to be moved into position (06/26)
After 16 seasons of playing on an AstroTurf surface, Sweeney Field will switch to FieldTurf, which will benefit all of our programs (06/26)
A closeup of the first section of turf to be put down (06/26)
Workers move the turf into place so seams can be stitched together (06/26)
The first section of turf is being unrolled, beginning in the west goal area (06/26)
The laying of the new turf, which began this past Tuesday, is complete! (06/28)
The new surface extends onto Carr Diamond, which will be all turf (06/28)
With the new turf down, crews are scheduled to begin the infill process and stretch it to the perimeters on Friday (06/28)
Painting begins on the center circle (07/10)
The finished product, from field level (07/11)
The center circle (07/10)
Lines were painted for soccer and lacrosse. Softball lines will be painted in November, after soccer and fall lacrosse seasons end (07/11)
Once the center circle is completed, the inside will be black and will have the Wentworth shield in it (07/11)
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