City of Wetumpka wants to replace lighting at softball fields

A late summer lightning strike has the City of Wetumpka considering replacing lights on six fields instead of just one pole.

Estimates to repair the damage are $105,000. City Planning and Project Director Justin Barrett said the repairs would be on only one pole and leave the city with no guarantee issues on other poles are not rectified and no warranty. City employees researched the issue and found a possible solution of replacing lights on all six fields for about $665,000.