St. Petersburg preps for Tropicana Field roof installation
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.
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