Dakota HS Stadium

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An important bond issue passed in the Chippewa Valley School community enabled the District to continue their plans for much needed district-wide additions and renovations. Part of the District’s strategic plan was to create equality between the high school facilities. Shared sports facilities were no longer able to meet the needs of both high schools.

Dakota High School, named one of the nation’s top high schools in 200 received a $3.2 million football/soccer stadium with grandstands, a press box and a practice field. The synthetic turf field and running track are surrounding by 3,500 seats. Stadium events are supported by a 7,500 square foot structure located under the grandstands. There are team locker rooms, a concession stand, ticket booth, restrooms and storage areas.

Project Details:

Project Name:
Dakota HS Stadium
Client:
Chippewa Valley School District
Location:
Macomb, MI
Cost:
$3,200,000
Sq Ft:
7,500
Completed:
2005

Gibraltar High School

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This new athletic complex added a fresh dimension to the District’s physical education curriculum. The facility includes a fitness weight room, new locker rooms, wet classroom, and other support spaces conveniently located off the new physical education corridor. The pool, gymnasium and weight room are accessible from the new corridor stemming out of the main core of the building. The existing pool will be in-filled and converted into an auxiliary gymnasium, also accessible from the Physical Education corridor.

The outdoor facilities also received a significant upgrade. A new football / soccer stadium with grandstands, a 5,000 square foot building under the stands, a press box and practice field are some of the project features. A synthetic turf field provides the teams with a professional playing surface and the new running track features a soft, synthetic surface.

Project Details:

Project Name:
Gibraltar High School
Client:
Gibraltar School District
Location:
Gibraltar, MI
Cost:
$9,600,000
Sq Ft:
33,000
Completed:
2006

Allen Park High School

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As part of a near $75 million bond, French Associates was chosen to upgrade the district’s six schools, which include three elementary schools, one middle school, an alternative community school, and the high school. The high school’s aging infrastructure received improvements to bring it in line with current building and energy standards. The most notable piece of this project is the Center for the Arts, boasting a seating capacity of 650, a 32-line professional rigging system, mobile orchestra shell, 120 stage lighting fixtures and a backstage area with live-feed capability. More additional features to the existing facility include Instrumental and Vocal Rehearsal suites, a student Fitness Center, Automotive Lab and Media Center. Renovations include a six-lane Natatorium, larger Administrative offices and expanded Cafeteria space.

Project Details:

Project Name:
Allen Park High School
Client:
Allen Park Public Schools
Location:
Allen Park, MI
Cost:
$38,000,000
Sq Ft:
235,200
Completed:
2006

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