Murray County awards $345,880 contract to replace racetrack lighting citing safety concerns

Dec 2, 2025

After a tabling at the Nov. 25 meeting, the Board awarded Engelkes Electric a $345,880 contract to replace the 70-year-old racetrack lighting system, citing repeated failures and fire-hazard concerns.

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The Murray County Board accepted Engelkes Electric’s bid to replace the racetrack lighting at a cost of $345,880. The project was previously tabled at the Nov. 25 meeting; commissioners said the existing 70-year-old system has experienced significant failures and that replacement is necessary to avoid a complete loss of lighting and potential fire hazards.

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