Improvements to create Boston construction jobs

Posted on August 6, 2014

Improvements to a slew of athletic fields will create more Boston construction jobs.

The construction of new athletic fields part of the West Roxbury Education Complex, will be located at 1205 Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway.

The construction project will replace the existing fields with new artificial turf athletic fields consisting of a football field, baseball field, softball field and a multi-use field.

The project will also construct a new 6-lane paved running track with spectator stands, three tennis courts, and two half-court basketball courts, and provide the various associated field event appurtenances along with a new, energy-efficient lighting system.

New handicap accessible pathways will be constructed to provide access to the various athletic field areas as well as to the adjacent Millennium Park.

“The additional playing fields, artificial turf track field and the new lighting system will enable a larger number of children and adults to utilize the adjacent Millennium Park to its fullest capability,” said Olivia A. Waishek, President of the West Roxbury Civic and Improvement Association.

“Site preparation work started earlier this year, with the relocating of various utilities that serve the education complex,” said Michael Dennehy, Interim Commissioner for the Public Works Department. “The remainder of this year will be used to build up the field complex to support the various athletic fields, including the running track.”

“This is an exciting addition to the Boston Public School athletic facilities system and the community of West Roxbury,” said Mayor Walsh. “These improvements will serve the next generation of our students and future civic leaders.”