Cincinnati's New Ballpark is in Great Shape After Old One Comes Down
When baseball season begins this spring, Cincinnati Reds fans will enjoy a new $290-million stadium left unscathed from the implosion of its predecessor, only feet away. In 37 seconds on Dec. 23, contractors imploded Cinergy Field, formerly called Riverfront Stadium. After salvaging seats and other removable items, workers triggered the second step in a three-phase "green" demolition and environmental salvage operation. But they had to be mindful of the neighboring Great American Ballpark, under construction.
Before the event, demolition workers protected the new park from projectile dust and debris using a geotextile fabric commonly found in landscaping applications. Manufacturers design the material using 100% polyester fibers that are shaped, needle punched and rolled for delivery.