VANDENBERG VILLAGE, Calif. – A long-planned renovation and modernization project for the Cabrillo High School stadium is gaining momentum and is moving forward.
A group of community members formed a committee and is now collaborating with Lompoc Unified School District (LUSD) in an effort to fund the multi-million dollar project.
“It’s going to be the synthetic turf athletic field, as well as a seven lane synthetic all-weather track,” said committee member Dan Duffy, who is helping coordinate the project. “This has been a need for quite a while. This has come about because of a tremendous collaborative effort between district administration, other administrators, as well as the School Board.”
Currently, the stadium is no longer usable for any of the school’s athletic teams or the award-winning marching band.
The grass surface is potted with gopher holes, while the track is pitted with divots and ruts, each presenting a safety risk for students.
Due to the poor conditions, teams are forced to practice in other locations on the campus, including the staff parking lot for the band.