DRI Dietz Stadium & Andretta Pool Improvements
Working with engineering consultants CPL, the City began a multi-phased, comprehensive restoration of its major sports complex in spring 2020. The Dietz/Andretta complex is the Kingston City School District's home field for football, track, the marching band, and special activities such as the annual high school graduation ceremony.
Residents and community groups also regularly use the facilities for swimming, walking, and a wide variety of other events.
Originally built in the 1940's, the main stadium is in dire need of structural repairs and upgrades, as is the Andretta Pool facility, which was added to the complex in the 1970's.
This important project was kick-started with $2.5 million from the $10 million DRI award the City won in 2017. This initial funding is covering the costs of thefull master plan and designs as well as construction of some elements identified in the plan. Construction of the remaining elements will continue in the future as the City secures additional funding.
The master plan includes improvements to the pool and pool house (including installation of a new splash pad), scoreboard, bleachers, water fountains, fencing and gates, sound and Wi-Fi systems, lighting, bike racks, locker rooms, bathrooms, food vending, signage, parking and more.
In addition to the DRI award, the City has also received two New York State grants for green infrastructure improvements to the parking lot and surrounding drive —$1.5 million from the Environmental Facilities Corporation and $1 million from the Department of Environmental Conservation. Parking lot designs will begin in the coming months.
To date, CPL has completed: Phase 1A, which included a new roof and masonry repairs at the pool house; Phase 1B, which included pool lining repairs and installation of a new pump and filter; and Phase 1C , which included the installation of a new splashpad.
Phase 2 will begin with renovation of the Pool House interior as soon as the summer 2022 swim season closes. Then at the end of November, the Stadium side will close for extensive renovations taking place through spring 2024. Designs for those improvements are under way now.
Click below to see the Dietz Stadium Master Plan Presentation:
Thank you to those who joined us for our public meeting on January 19, 2021. If you weren't able to attend, we welcome you to check out a recording of the presentation on our YouTube channel via the links below (or on the right) or view the PDF also found up on the right.
Master Plan Presentation Recording in English
Master Plan Presentation Recording in Spanish
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