ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The St. Petersburg City Council has approved resolutions to begin repairs to the roof of Tropicana Field. The $23 million allocated for the project will cover the fabrication, delivery, and installation of the necessary PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) roof membrane.
The roof of Tropicana Field sustained damage during Hurricane Milton last October, and the City is committed to restoring the stadium to a suitable condition for Tampa Bay Rays home games.
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Following today’s approval, the manufacturing process for the roof material will commence. The roof replacement is projected to be completed by December 2025. After the roof is repaired, the City plans to undertake interior repairs and turf installation, with all stadium repairs currently scheduled for completion by April 2026.
Today’s vote builds upon a previous City Council approval from December 2024, during which a design-build agreement was authorized to provide pre-construction phase services for the Tropicana Field Emergency Roof Replacement Project. This latest decision allows city contractors to proceed with the construction phase of the project.
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Looking ahead, the City Council is expected to vote on four interior repair packages this summer. These packages will address:
- Metal panel repair/replacement
- Sports lighting
- Low-voltage/audio/visual systems
- Architectural/mechanical/baseball-specific items (including drywall, flooring, cabinetry, isolated mechanical, turf, and clay netting)
The overall repair timeline is subject to change based on various factors.
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