The turf on the MNP Park field has been removed to make way for a new and improved playing surface.
Jennifer Brenning, Carleton’s athletic director, said in an email that after eight years, the field has come to the end of its life.
As the home field for many Ravens teams—including football, soccer, and rugby—the field sees a lot of action every year.
According to Brenning, sections of the turf were damaged and no longer drained properly after it rained.
“There are large pools of water that sit on the surface—we had to postpone a playoff game this fall due to water on the field,” Brenning said.
The turf at the Ravens Road field, located behind the Ice House, was replaced last summer. This upgrade will ensure the turf on Carleton’s main field is able to meet the needs of its many users.
“The technology on artificial turf has advanced significantly over the years . . . The new turf will be much better for our community and our high-performance athletes,” Brenning said.
According to Brenning, replacing the turf is estimated to cost between $700,000 and $800,000, however the total cost will only be determined after the bidding process is completed early next year.
The new turf is expected to be installed in the spring.
