The plans include new bathrooms, along with stands for spectators, a full size soccer field, a weight room, a locker room, and more parking.
One of the most prevalent projects of this year's Giving Day funds is the renovation of Fairmont Field. Mr. Joe Vollert explained that “We tried something new and kicked off the day with the Wildcat Breakfast where alumni, faculty, staff and parents gathered in person to learn more about transforming Fairmont Field into the SI Athletics Complex.” Previous fundraising efforts have gone to other construction projects, like the new lights on JB Murphy field.
SI officially purchased Fairmont Field four years ago after leasing it from the Pacifica for about a decade. Under the plan, baseball and softball would be able to play at the same time. New bathrooms would be installed, along with stands for spectators, a full size soccer field, a weight room, a locker room, and space for additional parking.
At the moment, SI is still waiting on Pacifica to approve the plans for construction. Mr. Vollert also made it clear that we have not yet raised the money needed for the project. The estimated cost for the renovation is at about $8 million. While there is no firm deadline yet, the goal for a state of the art home for SI’s baseball and softball teams has been set.
Luke McFadden ’22 is a Vol. 70 Editor-in-Chief.
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