The Sinclair fieldhouse is under construction for summer term in order to replace the floor that has been down since its original construction in 1974.<\/p>\n
On Jan. 9, 1983, a large water main burst under Robert Drive causing a flood that left significant damage to Sinclair\u2019s lower levels.\u00a0 Four days later, the water main burst again.<\/p>\n
In the fieldhouse, there is a small gold plaque marking the dates and the water level height, which was close to three feet.<\/p>\n
In addition to the fieldhouse floor needing to be replaced, the weight room\u2019s floor also needs to be replaced after showing signs of damage from wear and tear.<\/p>\n
The fieldhouse and weight room floors will be reconstructed by Dynamic Sports Flooring, after being awarded a bid of $291,200 in May, according to the Agenda of the Sinclair Community College Board of Trustees.<\/p>\n
\u201cBetween the weight room and the fieldhouse, costs for repairs are close to a half million dollars,\u201d physical activities center coordinator, Travis
\nBeetley said.<\/p>\n
According to the Sinclair Capital Budget, the cost for both floor replacements can be no more than $485,500. More than $100,000 is being contributed by the state.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe fieldhouse and weight room will be closed throughout all summer courses and should be all finished by the beginning of fall quarter,\u201d Athletic Director Jack Giambrone said.<\/p>\n
Since renovation is scheduled during summer courses, a drop-off in attendance is not expected, according to Giambrone.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think people will be excited to see what’s happening, and I think it could increase enrollment,\u201d Giambrone said. \u201cAfter they pour the new floor down, we\u2019ll have a nice cushion and it will be a lot safer for all of our activities.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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