Legion Field

We took a detour through town yesterday to see the progress that is being made with Phase 3 of the Legion Field project. They are indeed making some great progress, but there is a lot that is going to be done, and it is coming at a huge cost. The plans include an artificial turf soccer field, softball field, tot lot, irrigation systems, new lighting, a fountain, and a putting green. According to a recent article in the Burlington County Times, this is all coming at a cost of $4.5 million, of which $1.5 is being picked up by the route 73 developers. I am in full agreement that the Legion Field complex, when complete, will be great for our town. Every person that rides the RiverLine will see it, and I think it has the potential to be a huge draw for our town. Let's hope it pays off, because that's an incredible amount of money to spend. Let's also hope that council hasn't underestimated the amount of time and money it will cost for upkeep - to keep it clean, graffiti free, etc.
By the way, do we really need a fountain and an artificial turf soccer field? It seems more than extravagant. I have to believe that they could have done just as good a job and spent a lot less money.