March 2026 11
Schools and Institutions
SCIC Selected for new 6,000sf Training Center at Cawley Stadium
Lowell, MA – South Coast Improvement Company( SCIC) has been hired by the City of Lowell to launch construction of a new training center at Cawley Stadium.
The approximately 6,000sf facility is designed to support student-athletes while also serving broader community needs. Program elements include a modern weight room, two locker rooms, coach and trainer offices, a community room, and public restrooms. Additional spaces are planned for film review, team meetings,
Renderings of new training center at Cawley Stadium
and quiet study, allowing the building to function as both a training facility and an academic support environment.
Located within the active Cawley Stadium complex, the project requires careful planning and coordination to maintain safety and site operations during construction. SCIC is managing the ground-up build using an approach commonly applied to complex renovation projects in occupied or high-use environments, with a focus on sequencing, durability, and long-term performance.
City officials have described the training center as a strategic investment in Lowell’ s students, athletic programs, and community resources. By consolidating training, preparation, and support spaces into a single facility, the project reflects a growing trend among municipalities to develop integrated athletic infrastructure that supports both physical performance and academic success.
Representatives of SCIC say that, once complete, the training center is expected to strengthen daily operations for school athletic programs while reinforcing Cawley Stadium’ s role as a long-term civic asset, and that the project underscores the City of Lowell’ s continued focus on infrastructure investments that enhance student outcomes, expand community access, and deliver durable public facilities designed to serve evolving needs over time.
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