HAMMOND - Work on the Strawberry Stadium turf upgrade has entered into its final phase as the installation of the new UBU-Speed Series-S5-M turf began on Friday. Workers began laying out the new "Gold" end zones along with the layout of the end zone lettering.
The $525,000 project – which includes the removal of the existing turf and track and installation of the new turf – is being financed by the Lion Athletics Association, a non-profit organization that assists the university's Athletics Department by providing private financial support for scholarships, operations and athletic facilities.
The new turf was used for one year in the 2010 season in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome by the New Orleans Saints and Tulane University. The high quality is replaced every year by the Superdome although it has a multi-year warranty.
Work is slated to be completed by the first week of May.
