September 16th, 2024 – 2:10 PM

City of Rome Press Release –

The City of Rome has temporarily closed the track at Barron Stadium to make repairs to a water leak discovered beneath the surface of the track.

City maintenance crews and consultants were on-site Monday to begin the process of removing the track surface above the affected area.

The small section of track in the photo is at the spot of the leak.

This will allow them to assess the extent of the damage and determine the required repairs.

According to Rome City Manager Sammy Rich, the city is filing an insurance claim for the damages and cost of repairs.

The closure is effective immediately and will remain in place until all repairs are completed and the track is deemed safe for public use.

“The safety and quality of our facilities are top priorities,” said Chris Jenkins, City of Rome Public Works Director. “We understand the inconvenience this may cause to our community and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. Our goal is to reopen the track to the public as soon as we can, with minimal disruption.”

“The closure of Barron Stadium and the track will not impact any events already scheduled, including the football games for Rome High and Shorter University, said Rome High Athletic Director Chris Boden. “We sincerely appreciate the public’s patience and understanding as we undertake necessary repairs. Our goal is to ensure that the track is restored to its best possible condition for everyone who relies on it.”

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