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Park Board flags $170,000 estimate to replace soccer-field lights, seeks school-district talks
Summary
At its July 18 meeting the Park Board heard that replacing the soccer-field lights could cost about $170,000 and include 25 years of maintenance-free service; Director Rory Osborne said he will meet with the Board of Education to discuss sharing costs.
The Park Board on July 18 discussed replacing aging lights at the ball and soccer park after receiving an estimate of about $170,000 to replace the soccer-field fixtures.
Director of Parks Rory Osborne told the board the estimate would cover replacement lighting configured for remote access and a timer and was presented as including maintenance-free service for 25 years. Osborne said he would set up a meeting with the Board of Education to explore whether the school district — which uses the Greenbrier Middle and High School fields for games — could share in the cost.
Board members identified the soccer-field lighting as the primary concern among park infrastructure needs but did not take a formal vote on a funding commitment during the meeting. The discussion focused on options for funding and next steps, with staff asked to pursue the meeting with the school district to clarify responsibilities and potential cost-sharing.
The board’s attention to the lighting follows its recent event activity and routine agenda business; the meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
