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Volunteers and board advance outdoor arena safety work; panel installation halfway complete
Summary
Board members and volunteers reported progress on outdoor arena paneling and safety fixes: two deliveries of panels are installed, about half the circuit is complete, and the team removed many unsafe panels and hooked areas; the board discussed costs and next steps for gates and guardrail removal.
Volunteers and staff updated the board on the outdoor arena project: installation of new panels progressed quickly during a volunteer work session and safety hazards were prioritized. The team completed paneling past the west gate and left one extra panel locked for future installation; major hazards on the most dangerous side were addressed first.
The group discussed next steps—removing a welded guardrail will require cutting equipment and heavier crews—and fundraising to purchase remaining panels. Board members reported the safety improvements will enable more events and reduce earlier concerns that producers had about the facility’s condition.
Why it matters: Safer paneling and gates reduce risk to participants and make the site more attractive to producers, helping to expand event opportunities and revenue.
Next steps: Continue purchasing panels (fundraising ongoing), plan guardrail removal, coordinate gate/paneling sequencing with volunteers, and schedule additional site work as needed.
