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Synthetic turf is being installed on the multi-use field. Expected completion is Sept. 21.

The field is ready for the installation of the synthetic turf (rolled up at the top left).

Photo 1: Crew members are leveling the fine gravel that forms the final base layer for the turf field.

Photo 2: Rolls of turf, pallets of rubberized padding, and sacks of rubberized pellets await installation onto the field area.

Photo 3: Work continues behind the softball field backstop to prepare for spectator bleachers, dugouts and pitching bullpens.

Photo 1: The base gravel layer for the synthetic turf is being installed. After further smoothing out and compaction, it will be ready for installation of the turf.

Photo 2: Work continues around the softball field.

The crew is preparing the bleachers area behind the softball field along the third base line. To the right will be the dugout and further right will be the pitching bullpen. The area along the first base line will be a mirror image.

Photo 1: Contractors have started trenching for the storm drain pipes.

Photo 2: Posts for the new backstop on the softball field are installed.

Cement amendment was added to the field. This helps stabilize the underlying soil for the synthetic turf.

Six lights were installed around Glencoe's multi-use turf field. These employ LED lamps that direct lighting on the field, not diffused into the surrounding area.

The Glencoe site has been excavated and leveled.

Contractors continue with excavation and grading of the Glencoe turf field area.

Construction on the turf field has started: the existing grass turf is gone and grading has started to level the field.

The official groundbreaking of the new synthetic turf field at Glencoe High School took place on Wednesday, June 6, 11:30 a.m. The Hillsboro Hops Fund announced that they are donating $300,000 toward installation of the Hillsboro Hops Youth Field to accommodate youth baseball and softball. The youth field will occupy the southwest corner of Glencoe's field. In addition to the new turf, Glencoe will have lighting to enable evening use of the multi-purpose field.

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Hillsboro Tribune: article by Olivia Singer

The architect and project staff delivered a presentation on the scope of the Glencoe High School turf field and lights project, including field layout and information on the lighting equipment. The surrounding Glencoe neighborhood was invited to attend. A short video with excerpts of the presentation will be posted here shortly.