Hogadon Basin Night Skiing Project Message:
During the final construction inspection for the Hogadon Basin Ski Area night skiing project, the contractor noted a serious structural flaw in one of the light poles. Upon further inspection, engineers determined the structural flaw could be present in all of the installed poles, warranting replacement as in-place corrective measures would not restore adequate structural integrity. To protect the safety of the public, the light poles will be removed immediately.
“We do not expect work to be complete until next spring or summer delaying the opening of night skiing another season” stated Parks and Recreation Director Tim Cortez. “This is obviously not the announcement we were hoping to make this week and I think I speak for all of us, Hogadon staff and partners, the City of Casper, our donors, when I say all of us are heartbroken today,” continued Cortez.
Cortez emphasized that the light pole manufacturer has been working with the light project donors and that new replacement poles are being sent. Due to product availability and expected delivery dates, project coordinators are expecting work to take place in 2021.