Recreational Field Study Completed – 9/4/2009

Posted by Bob on September 4, 2009 under Daily Blogs | Be the First to Comment

The Naugatuck Sports and Support Group (NSSG) met on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, to review a ranking of potential sites for active recreational fields.  All potential sites were selected and reviewed by the Borough’s Engineering Department led by newly-appointed Director of Public Works Jim Stewart.  Please view the field ranking chart here.

Sites were divided into those currently owned by the Borough, private sites and those which are likely to come under Borough control upon completion of residential subdivisions in progress.  Each location received a straight numerical ranking based on the points given, and an additional rank given for logistical reasons by the engineering department.

NSSG members agreed that the most feasible sites for field construction should be examined in greater detail for the October meeting.  Cost estimates, estimated times for completion and various options will be further analyzed by the engineering department.  The sites include:

• Fawn Meadow – potential for one (1) field;
• Apple Estates – potential for two (2) fields;
• Cross Street – potential reconstruction of existing fields to a full-size field expansion; and
• Country Hollow Estates – potential for practice field.

In addition, NSSG members requested an inquiry as to whether or not any reconfiguration could be made to the field at City Hill Middle School.

Very few of the privately owned sites represent realistic options, mainly due to topography and potential commercial value.  The highest ranking site is currently owned by Chemtura along the Naugatuck River near the current Breen/Rotary sports complex.  Much more investigation is needed with regard to this sites potential.

A study of space needs and current field usage drafted by Borough Planner Keith Rosenfeld can be viewed here.

More specific plans should emanate from next month’s meeting.