Location: 162 Jewett Trail - Grand Blanc, MI Concrete Contractor: Albanelli Cement Contractors Concrete Supplier: Superior Materials Prime Contractor: Auch Companies Design Engineer: IDS Project Owner: Grand Blanc Community Schools QA/QC: SME
The newly developed athletics campus for Grand Blanc High School achieves the goal of introducing artificial turf fields for football, lacrosse, baseball, and softball while creating a new natural grass field for soccer. A new Athletic Center adjacent to the new stadium houses team rooms, concessions, and toilet rooms, all combined with a new state-of-the-art natatorium.The stands at the field will provide seating for some 6,000 spectators, more than twice the current capacity. The aquatic facility will accommodate up to 500 spectators.
The project also included two separate concrete plazas: a visitor’s plaza on the Perry Innovation Center end, which is at grade; and an upper plaza which is the home plaza behind Brendle Elementary School.A two-tiered concrete walkway terrace along the aquatic facility will connect the two plazas. Spectators will be able to view the game from the walkway.
Adding to the allure of the complex, a framed structural deck has been poured, serving as a fantastic patio area for spectators during football games. This thoughtful addition allows fans to enjoy the action while being surrounded by the vibrant atmosphere of the stadium.
The upper plaza was converted to structural concrete from precast due to costs and schedule.Albanelli worked closely with the design team to make the conversion as seamless as possible.Over 3,800 cubic yards were produced by Superior Materials as the building flatwork and site concrete and placed by Albanelli’s crews for this project.
Despite all the challenges, the project team delivered this project in time for the Class of 2023 Graduation. Overall, the newly developed athletics campus for Grand Blanc High School is a testament to the dedication and vision of the project team. It has transformed the school's sporting facilities into a sophisticated and awe-inspiring space that rivals that of college-level venues
