Moorestown Softball Fields To Get New Dugouts

MOORESTOWN, NJ — Moorestown Council approved legislation to help move forward the process of upgrading the softball fields at Wesley Bishop Park Monday night.

Moorestown has awarded a $54,355 contract to Sportsfield Specialties Inc. for the purchase, delivery and installation of four GameShade Modular softball dugouts at Wesley Bishop Park.

Council approved the contract as a consent agenda resolution during Monday night’s meeting. The contract is covered by a $150,000 grant from the county.

The dugouts cover the players’ need for a covering for the heat and inclement weather. The softball fields have been in need of upgrades since the Moorestown Recreation Advisory Committee put together a report detailing the needs at the various youth athletic facilities across the township in 2008. The other fields were completed.

The Moorestown Youth Softball Association (MYSA) appeared before council several times last year to request the upgrades be done.

In July, Moorestown Council awarded a $39,870 contract to Viersma Companies to perform renovations at two softball fields at the park. The work includes improvements to the drainage system. Read more here: Moorestown Awards Contracts For Softball Field Upgrades

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