Reconstruction of Plums Larry Mills Park soccer fields to begin in September

Fred Lucas each year hopes for a relatively dry spring.

Rainy weather takes its toll on three of the upper soccer fields at Larry Mills Park.

Lucas, Plum Soccer Association president, said the rain water on the fields has no place to drain.

It's always a problem, he said.

Lucas is pleased that Plum Borough is proceeding with plans to fix the problem.

The borough is accepting bids for the work that is to include installation of a drainage system, re-grading the fields, spreading topsoil and seeding so the grass grows back.

Councilman Michael Dell said the money for the project is included in the 2014 borough budget.

Money was allocated for the soccer fields, Dell said.

The bids are scheduled to be opened on Aug. 4 and could be considered by council during the Aug. 11 voting meeting.

Plum's $11 million budget for 2014 includes about $180,000 for the total reconstruction of the upper soccer fields at the park, said borough public works building and grounds Supervisor Joe Fischetti.

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Reconstruction of Plums Larry Mills Park soccer fields to begin in September