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Work at Rogers Centre begins Feb. 8
The Canadian Press Posted: Feb 03, 2016 4:47 PM ET Last Updated: Feb 03, 2016 4:48 PM ET
The Toronto Blue Jays' infield is getting an upgrade.
The team announced Wednesday they'll begin installing a regulation dirt infield at Rogers Centre on Feb. 8 that will be ready for the start of the 2016 major league season.
The work will involve excavation of the cement floor at the stadium in the base path and infield areas to a depth of 30.48 centimetres and will impact an area of approximately 1,115 square metres.
Layers of gravel, sand and clay will be inlayed in the excavated areas to ensure proper moisture content and conditions suitable to a major league playing surface.
"We are very excited to proceed with this project," senior vice president Stephen Brooks said in a news release. "This will both improve the surface for the players and also enhance the atmosphere of the stadium for our fans."
The team says the excavation will not interfere with events being held at Rogers Centre in the coming weeks.
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