At a special called meeting held February 4th, the Russellville City Schools Board of Education approved a bid to replace the artificial turf at Russellville High School Stadium.
The lone bid submitted was from Warner Athletic Construction Co., Inc., based in Smyrna, Tenn., in the amount of $789,000. That bid was unanimously approved by the board.
Russellville City Schools Superintendent of Education Tim Guinn said the bid includes installation of a reformation pad below the turf. The pad creates a more cushioned and shock-absorbent surface that also allows the turf keep its shape with no ruts resulting from impact.
Now that the bid has been accepted, Guinn said the company placed the materials order the same day. The turf will be painted with lines, markers and logos.
Guinn said the installation should be completed in late spring, in time for the May 23, 2025, graduation ceremonies for Russellville High School.
“We anticipate now that we accepted the bid that they began the order for materials today, including printing on the turf,” Guinn said last Tuesday. “They will have all materials before they come (for installation). Weather permitting, we hope to see the new turf installation completed by mid to late April,” he added.
Turf was initially installed at Russellville Stadium nine years ago, in 2016.
