New Fairpark arena needs $1.1 million in touch-ups

SALT LAKE CITY — The revamped Utah State Fairpark is turning a profit, in part due to a new outdoor rodeo arena built with $13 million in taxpayer money.
But its success comes with growing pains that require about $1 million in upgrades and repairs following hasty construction of the stadium.
The issues range from a gap in security that allows fairgoers to wander up to the arena's east side; flooded parking spots; dust migrating into homes; and birds pooping on spectators.
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