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Photo: Leveling the ground at Santa Rita Park

Herald Staff Writer

Thursday, Aug 15, 2019 6:17 PM MT

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A grader levels the ground that was once a grass field at Santa Rita Park on Thursday, as work continues on the city’s new wastewater treatment plant. The field was used for storage during construction of the plant. The treatment plant is expected to be completed within the next couple of months.
A grader levels the ground that was once a grass field at Santa Rita Park on Thursday, as work continues on the city’s new wastewater treatment plant. The field was used for storage during construction of the plant. The treatment plant is expected to be completed within the next couple of months.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald

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