Coalfield Field House Project Goal and Plans

 

The Goal of the Coalfield House project is to design, build and equip an athletic training facility for use by Coalfield School Students and Student Athletes, boys and girls and it will provide physical conditioning for both aerobic and strength training.  It has been proven by numerous studies that students are safer and healthier when a rigorous physical conditioning program is in place for all students, regardless whether they play competitive sports.  

 

Plans

 

The current plan is to provide a facility with 4,800 sq/feet and with a footprint that is 40 ft. by 120 ft.  The facility will house offices, a lobby/media room, two ADA compliant shower/Bathroom, a laundry/maintenance/vending area, Boy’s and girl’s locker rooms, and a 1600 sq/ft weight/aerobic training area.  The facility shall meet all fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal’s office and be approved for student occupancy.

The facility will also have computer, telephone, and paging that is connected with the current school facilities, an integrated building video surveillance and burglar system, with secure access that meets the current security plan for Coalfield School.

 

Workforce will be provided by the Community, contractors, and hopefully the Morgan County Correction Facility.

 

Schedule

 

The current schedule calls for a completion date of August 31, 2006.  To meet this schedule the following sequence of events must occur.

 

(1)   Completion of the acquisition of the site by August 31, 2005.

(2)   Selecting and contracting of an Architectural firm by August 31, 2005

(3)   Submission of an approved drawing package to the Fire Marshal’s office by October 31, 2005

(4)   Site preparation complete by September 31, 2005

(5)   Start work on building facilities by April, 2006.

(6)   Ribbon Cutting August 31, 2006

 

Funding

 

Funding will be accomplished by donations and fund raising activities.  The start date for the building will be contingent on having $65,000.00 on hand.  This will allow for the construction of the building to the point that is can be placed under lock and key.

 

Every attempt will be made to secure donated or reduced prices for materials.

 

Numerous plans are being developed for fund raising.  This is a very large undertaking and it will take support from everyone.