PROPOSED PHASES OF DEVELOPMENT and BENEFITS
I. Construction of Field House
" Draw district/regional events to New Bern
" Quality facilities lead to increased usage
" Accessible restroom facilities
" Code 300 lockdown safe space if an event occurs when the students are outside
" Economic benefit for County from on-site events
" Storage space
II. Refurbishment/Development of: Multipurpose Field, Baseball/Softball Field
Construction of Track, Long Jump Pit, Shot Put Pit
Installation of Bleachers on all Fields
Installation of Fencing Around Perimeter of Fields
" Quality facilities, centrally located, will encourage school as well as community recreational events, thus drawing visitors to Craven County
" Adequate seating
" Increased attendance for community and school events equals increased revenue for schools, rec. leagues, and Craven County
" Increased opportunities for community and staff physical fitness (e.g. before and/or after school walking clubs)
" Less academic time lost due to athletes traveling offsite
" Less transportation expenses
" Quality facilities lead to increased usage
" Track event sites localized in one area allow coaches to remain with athletes at all times
III. Installation of Lights on all Fields
Clear Wooded Area Next to Gym
" Lights allow for evening usage, thus increasing:
Attendance
Parental involvement
Revenue
" Quality facilities, centrally located within Craven County, will encourage school as well as community events, thus drawing visitors
" Cleared area will be utilized as an additional practice field, minimizing overuse of other fields
