Mebane to install crumb rubber infill on Field 1, says it should migrate less than coconut husk

Aaron Davis, a staff member, said the project will install a denser, more widely used crumb rubber infill in the turf fibers. "The new infill is a denser, more widely used crumb rubber material that is installed on athletic fields across the country," he said.

Davis compared the crumb rubber to the current coconut husk infill and said the crumb rubber "is expected to migrate less during heavy rain, helping the field perform more consistently and reducing maintenance needs." He also said the contractor will test drainage and inspect the shock pad beneath the turf as part of the work.

The transcript does not include testing results, environmental review, health assessments or vendor specifications for the crumb rubber; Davis presented expected performance improvements but did not provide supporting data during the announcement.