Gwinnett will use $2.05 million from the 2017 SPLOST program for upgrades to the multi-purpose/football field at Dacula Park. Sports Turf Company, Inc. was the low bidder for the project at the 76-acre park.
The project will convert the existing grass field to synthetic turf and add new bleachers, concrete, drainage, electrical and water systems plus new fencing, gates, walls and landscaping. Construction will also include a new plaza with amenities such as picnic tables and benches.
Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash said, “The field conversion will reduce future maintenance costs by eliminating mowing and watering and will make the field available for greater use with less downtime. We’re very grateful for voter support of SPLOST to allow us to improve our recreation facilities through projects like this one.”
Dacula Park in northeast Gwinnett has entrances at 205 Dacula Road and at 2735 Auburn Avenue. The first leads to the field, outdoor pool, seven baseball/softball fields, sand volleyball court, outdoor classroom, a pond, trail, pavilion, playgrounds, and restrooms. The Auburn Avenue entrance serves the activity building and tennis courts.
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