It looks like Charlottesville High School is finally on its way to getting turf fields, just as soon as the school division raises the money. The Daily Progress reports that, after a year of silence, the school board has recommitted to going forward with the project.
An anonymous donor has pledged $300,000—about half of the projected cost for the field. The donor has told the school that if it can raise $150,000, the pledged amount could be increased. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has also recommended for City Council to put aside $100,000 in the Capital Improvement Program for 2012.
Monticello High School was the first school to have turf installed. Western Albemarle and Albemarle high schools are raising funds and are potentially slated to have the artificial grass installed in January.
Click here to read about the local debate over the safety of artificial fields.