Dirt is being moved for a multi-million dollar project in the City of Lima that was mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The first layer of soil is being removed near Simmons Field where a 13-million gallon combined sewer overflow storage tank is going to be built. It's part of the U.S. EPAÂ consent decree with the city. The tank will capture storm and sewer water after major rains and help reduce the number of overflows reaching the Ottawa River. Because of the location of the storage tank and pump station located next to Simmons Field, the city wants to make sure the public knows the Locos will be playing the season on the field like normal.
"In the area around Simmons Field is going to be changing. The field itself will stay intact and will be alternate parking and activities getting folks to the ball games but it's going to be a great summer for Locos baseball," said Ric Stolly, Deputy Public Works Director.
Stolly says they are working on an innovative way to handle the parking situation at Simmons Field for Locos games that construction will create. They plan on making that announcement prior to their home season opener.
