St. Paul Saints Lowertown ballpark: Construction timeline announced
The city of St. Paul said it's finalized its contract with Ryan Cos. to build the new Saints ballpark in Lowertown. Construction is expected to be done in spring 2015.
The city sent out a press release about the construction timeline and design process.
MPR's Curtis Gilbert will be covering a press conference at noon today where more details are promised. We'll have more later.
Anticipated construction timeline:
Spring 2013
Environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) process begins
Schematic design begins
Diamond Products abatement process and demolition
Summer 2013
Soil remediation
Fall 2013
Design is completed
Construction begins
Summer 2014
Install scoreboard
Install seating
Fall 2014
Install playing field
Winter 2014
Construction will be substantially complete
Saints move offices from Midway to Lowertown
Spring 2015
Ballpark opens
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