Well, I spotted an update this week:
A backlog of repairs and maintenance totaling an estimated $180 million will make it increasingly difficult for the state fairgrounds in Springfield and Du Quoin to compete for major events if allowed to continue, according to a capital spending plan outlined last month by Gov. Bruce Rauner.
What needs repaired?
A whole bunch.........
* Roof repairs or replacement for 15 buildings.
* Roadwork through the fairgrounds.
* Life-safety improvements.
* Electrical system upgrade.
* Parapet and electric upgrades at Junior Livestock facility.
* Grandstand repairs at Multi-Purpose Arena.
* Underground storage tank removal.
* Demolish Building 29.
* Mile-track improvements.
* Replace sewer and water infrastructure.
* Horse-barn sprinkler systems.
* Tuckpointing and brick repair at the main Grandstand.
* Theater repairs at the Illinois Building.
Read more of the sad tale:
Our family has so many memories made at the fairgrounds. It sucks to see it falling apart as there are so many more memories to make.
Out for now.......
Matt