City of Dallas, TX

11/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/01/2024 11:39

Dallas Unveils Groundbreaking Robotic Maintenance Technology to Advance Carbon Emission Reduction Commitment

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 1, 2024

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Andrea Hawkins, Dallas Park and Recreation
(817) 994-2498 | [email protected]

Dallas Unveils Groundbreaking Robotic Maintenance Technology to Advance Carbon Emission Reduction Commitment

What

Dallas will unveil new all-battery-powered and automated maintenance equipment to highlight its commitment to reducing carbon emissions, improving environmental quality,and advancing the latest park maintenance technology. Dallas Park and Recreation will use the equipment exclusively at the 48-acre Kiest Softball Complex. City leaders will preview the equipment - which includes robotic mowers, trimmersand blowers - immediatelyafter Parks, Trailsand Environment Committee meeting.

Who

Kathy Stewart, Dallas City Council District 10, Chair of the Parks, Trails and the Environment Committee
Jesse Moreno, Dallas City Council District 2; Vice Chair, Parks, Trails, and Environment Committee
Carolyn King Arnold, Dallas City Council District 4; Member, Parks, Trails, and Environment Committee
Paula Blackmon, Dallas City Council District 9; Member, Parks, Trails, and Environment Committee
Omar Narvaez, Dallas City Council District 6; Member, Parks, Trails, and Environment Committee
Chad West Dallas City Council District 1; Member, Parks, Trails, and Environment Committee
John D. Jenkins, Director, Dallas Park and Recreation
Carlos R. Evans, Director, Office of Environmental Quality & Sustainability
M. Renee Johnson, Deputy Director, Dallas Park and Recreation

When

11:30 a.m. Monday, November 4, 2024. Immediately after the Parks, Trailsand Environment Committee meeting.

Where

Kiest Softball Complex at Kiest Park, 3080 S. Hampton Road, Dallas 75224