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New construction continues at Camp Jordan where city officials have stopped play on all fields due possible dangerous conditions for play.Weather that brought record-setting rains to the Chattanooga area in recent months has caused construction delays at Camp Jordan.
In December, the East Ridge City Council accepted two bids for a $2.3 million project aimed at improving the complex’s image and visitor experience. Work is expected to include renovations to 13 baseball and softball fields, concession and restroom upgrades, among other changes.
That same month, the area saw some of its wettest weather in 10 years. Then, in February, heavy rains over 10 days dumped more than 10 inches across the area.
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New construction continues at Camp Jordan where city officials have stopped play on all fields due possible dangerous conditions for play.Now city officials say the work, which was expected to be finished by May 1, has fallen behind, leaving the normally busy ballfields empty.
In a statement Monday, the city apologized for the delay but said it’s necessary in the interest of public safety. Work on the concession and restroom areas will continue while the fields dry out, the news release states.