St. Petersburg preps for Tropicana Field roof installation
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City officials have begun laying the groundwork — er, ceiling work — to install a new roof on Tropicana Field.
Why it matters: The city is on a tight timeline to repair the Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in time for Opening Day next spring.
State of play: Workers are currently installing blue netting that will serve as a base from which to build out the roof, city spokesperson Samantha Bequer said in an email.
- The city will build out the new roof in phases beginning next month, with expected completion in December.
- Also that month, repairs to the interior and the addition of turf are slated to begin. The project's expected completion date is April.
By the numbers: The repairs are projected to cost about $56 million, with $22.5 million allocated for the roof alone.
Between the lines: The renovation comes amid a potential sale of the team to a group led by Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski, who The Athletic reported wants to see the team relocate to Tampa.
