Installation of a new track and synthetic turf field at Hood River Valley High School’s Henderson Stadium will start in April. The school has been discussing the project for some time, and will be paid for through a matching grant from the state from their bond sale of over a year ago along with a good bond rate that brought in additional funds. HRV Athletic Director Tom Ames says it will lead to some inconveniences for the school’s track and field and lacrosse teams this spring, but when it is done will improve playing conditions for a number of sports and allow the field in particular to receive more use. Ames pointed out finding practice facilities for the track team will be the biggest issue. The new field should be ready for the start of the 2018 fall sports season.