Witter Field following rain, February 13, 2019
On February 13, 2019, the Piedmont Unified School District’s Board of Education announced that renovation of Witter Field, which had been tentatively scheduled for this Spring and Summer, will be deferred for at least one year.  The District had plans in place to relocate Spring athletics and graduations in case it decided to proceed with the renovation this year.  Because the project will be deferred, athletics and graduations will be at Witter Field as usual.
The District last replaced the synthetic turf and track at Witter Field in 2007 and these materials are now at the end of their useful life. Â Also, the underground drainage system is deteriorating, and even moderate rain can lead to flooding and temporary field closures. To address these issues, the District developed site surveys and engineering plans, obtained a permit, and solicited bids.
Renovation costs will be covered primarily by State modernization and other funds, and the Board decided to defer the project for at least one year until there is a more clear timeframe for disbursement of these State funds. Â Until then, the District will increase field maintenance and this may involve more occasional, temporary closures to mitigate and repair flood damage. This work can take several days and up to several weeks.
Questions or comments? Â Please contact Superintendent Booker at rbooker@piedmont.k12.ca.us or Director of Facilities Pete Palmer at ppalmer@piedmont.k12.ca.us