MEDIA ADVISORY

Mayor: Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 5, 2002

TENNIS COURTS IN CITY TO BE FLOODED

AS PART OF CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

Frederick, Md. --- On Friday, September 6th, Craig Paving, Inc., a contractor for the City of Frederick, will be flooding the newly reconstructed tennis courts at College Avenue and West 2nd Street. This step is necessary in the process to check for low spots prior to applying the sealer and color coats to the tennis courts.

Earlier this week Craig Paving, Inc. submitted a Variance to Mandatory Water Restrictions to the City’s Drought Coordination Team. The Variance was approved provided the contractor use water from a source other than the City of Frederick's water system, as well as display signage indicating the water source. The contractor has agreed to transport water from Washington County.

In an effort to recycle water where possible, the City of Frederick has agreed to allow the contractor to draw water from the Edward P. Thomas, Jr. Memorial Swimming Pool which is located on Fleming Avenue if additional water is required. The Edward P. Thomas, Jr. Memorial Swimming Pool ended its season this week and needs to lower the water level approximately 2 feet for winter storage. Due to the water chlorination of the pool water, uses are limited and the water is not suitable for drinking, irrigation, etc. Either source will not require the use of any City of Frederick treated, potable water.

For additional information please contact Andrew McGilvray, Street Division Chief, at (301) 600-1172

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