Norwell High School
Athletic Facilities Improvements Project
Norwell, MA

ASBA’s 2015 Track and Field Facility of the Year
The Project:
- Reconstruction of existing 400m, eight-lane track including increasing track radius to accommodate a larger interior field width
- Reconstruction and expansion of various track and field events including four long jump/triple jump venues, three pole vault venues, two high jump venues, dedicated shot-put venue, and dedicated hammer/discuss venue
- Natural turf field conversion to synthetic turf inside the track
- Natural turf field conversion of a multi-purpose rectangular field to synthetic turf
- Improved athletic lighting, site access, and gathering areas
Gale’s Services:
- Existing conditions assessment (i.e., survey, wetlands flagging, soils exploration, etc.)
- Provided schematic planning and presented various alternatives for reconstruction
- Provided detailed design development to include grading, drainage, site utilities, etc.
- Permitting through the Norwell Conservation Commission and third party review
- Massachusetts public bid services and bid review/recommendation
- Construction period services included weekly construction meetings and general construction observation