Bertram Field Phase 2 ImprovementsPhase 2 ImprovementstoCaptain John Bertram Field
Salem, Massachusetts
PROJECT GOALS
•Improve Facilities In 5 Areas
1.Public Amenities
2.Athletic Changing Facilities
3.Concessions
4.Press Box
5.Entrances and Circulation at Bertram Field
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METHODOLOGY
•Bi-weekly meetings with City of Salem, MA
•Park & Recreation Department
•School Department
•Athletics
•Project Management
•Other Departments
•Engineering, Public Services, Police, Fire, Health
•Public meetings with Stakeholders
•Site visits to neighboring athletic fields
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DESIGN CRITERIA
•Modern, safe, code compliant and gender equal facility
•Separate pedestrians from vehicle access to the entry
•Separate the athletic changing area from the public amenity spaces
•Sustainable design and Net Zero Energy facility
•Protect visitors from inclement weather by providing semi-sheltered areas
•Provide outdoor grilling area for informal food preparation
•Improve the architecture to present a unified, thematic aspect to the entry
and the various facilities
•Provide a opportunity for fundraising, community, education and art
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CHALLENGES
•Very small site with surrounding ledge
•Poor drainage
•Limited access
•Existing Facility is in poor condition
•Scheduling with minimal interruption to school/sports
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PROJECT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
•Improved Entry
•Separation of vehicle and pedestrians
•Picnic area
•Public Amenities
•25 Women’s facilities (with variance)
•16 Men’s facilities (with variance)
•Concessions
•Prepared and packaged foods & beverages
•Athletic Changing Facilities
•Separate from spectators
•Taping and treatment room
•Accessible Press Box
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ENTRY
Picnic / Grilling Area
Pedestrian Access
New Parking
Emergency Vehicle Turnaround
and Access
ACCESSIBLE PRESS BOX
PUBLIC AMENITIES
NEW ENTRY
CONCESSIONS STAND &
OFFICIALS CHANGING
FACILITY
ATHLETIC CHANGING
FACILITY
CONCEPT IMAGE
FEBRUARY 2019
ENTRANCE, PARKING, ACCESSIBILITY, DRAINAGE, AND CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENTS AT POWDER HOUSE L ANE
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PUBLIC
AMENITIES
Women’s Amenities
Men’s Amenities
Family Amenities
Entrance to Women’s
Restroom
Ticket Booth
CONCEPT IMAGE
FEBRUARY 2019
Aerial View of Public
Amenities Building
Entry Plaza
Entrance to Men’s
Restroom
CONCEPT IMAGE
FEBRUARY 2019
CONCET IMAGE
FEBRUARY 2019
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ATHLETIC CHANGING FACILITIES
THE ROLAND J. KILEY FIELDHOUSE
Salem
Team
Room
Visiting
Team
Room
Training/Tape Room
Field Equipment
Coaches Room
Floor PlanSite Plan
Aerial View of Athletic
Changing Facility
Visitor Changing
Room
First Aid /
Training
Salem Changing
Room Field Storage
CONCEPT IMAGE
FEBRUARY 2019
CONCESSIONS
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Officials Room
Concessions
Ticket Booth
View of Concessions
Officials Room
Concessions
Windows
CONCEPT IMAGE
FEBRUARY 2019
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PRESS BOX
Accessible Ramp/Lift
to Press Box
Press Box Plan
View of Press Box from Field
Camera Platform
CONCEPT IMAGE
FEBRUARY 2019
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CURRENT PROJECT STATUS
•Site, utility, and soil surveys completed
•Design Development and estimate in early May, 2019
•Seeking funding approval from CPA and Council May/June
•Seeking approval of design in May/June from Park & Rec and School
•Fundraising underway
•Goal of $350k to fund concessions and equipment
•Development of Operations & Maintenance Plan
•Development of construction and schedule plan in coordination with
schools, teams, neighbors
•If funded –
•Bidding August 2019
•Construction Start December 2019
•Use and Occupancy September 2020