New Newton sports field not quite ready yet
September 18, 2010 by Kyle Benning
The brand new turf field at Newton Athletic Park was used for the first time when both Kwantlen soccer teams played against UNBC on Sept. 12.
But even though the pitch has been deemed ready for play, there is still construction going on around the field.
The stands, which will hold 500 people, have yet to be installed, along with a change room for officials, who are currently using an empty shipping container.
This is the changing room for the referees who officiate Kwantlen's matches. (Photo by Kyle Benning)
The original plans were for construction to be complete by the end of the summer, but it seems that the field needs a few more weeks for a final touch-up.
Rookie centre midfielder Vickey Parhar is all smiles about the Eagles new home.
“I think it’s great. It really shows that Kwantlen is really putting money into their athletics and showing their support in the teams,” said Parhar.
Vickey Parhar closes down the ball during the Eagles home opener to the UNBC Timberwolves. (Photo by Kyle Benning
According to Parhar, the money was well spent by the university, and the delay doesn’t bother him too much.
“No, I didn’t think so. Stuff doesn’t usually go according to schedule. Yeah [I’m a little disappointed], because I wanted to see a lot of fans out.”
Newton Athletic Park will be the venue for the 2010 BCAAA Provincial Championships from Oct. 29-31, and all will be hoping that the project will be complete.
Kwantlen invested a little over $1 million in the field, which was priced at $2.85 million.
What the stands look like now. The finished product won't be ready for a few weeks. (Photo by Kyle Benning)
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