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Hoover East Park Lights Restored | Birmingham News
Hoover East Sports Park’s electrical nightmare—dangerous voltage on fences—forced a shutdown in March 2025, halting evening games for young athletes. Engineers estimated a $5.5M, year-long overhaul, but Alabama Power swooped in with a smarter, $4M solution that wrapped up in under six months. First games under the new LED lights lit up mid-March 2026, with every field restored by April. This upgrade wasn’t just about lights—it boosted power for all facilities, even the kayak launch on the Cahaba River, proving youth sports are central to Hoover’s future. To keep momentum going, the Park Board…
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