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Spokane Valley gives progress update on cross‑country course; turf, fencing and spectator path near completion

5618269 · August 21, 2025
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City staff reported progress at the new Spokane Valley cross‑country course: curb and parking subgrade work, split‑rail fencing with boulders to deter vehicle access, sod installation on the running surface, irrigation and a planned spectator path. Staff said they are optimistic some events may be possible this fall pending turf evaluation.

City of Spokane Valley staff updated the Tourism Promotion Area Commission on Aug. 21 about construction and site work at the new cross‑country course, including recent sod installation and measures to protect turf from vehicle and goose damage.

Mike Basinger, community and economic development director for the city of Spokane Valley, told commissioners that this week crews were installing curb, parking subgrade rock and finishing split‑rail fencing. "We're also finishing the split rail fencing, and that's kind of goes around the parking lot and around the front of…

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