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2 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Josephine County Sheriff: Oil slick in river may indicate location of submerged car ... Wet winter in Northwest increases risk of landslides ... Rogue Valley warm spell expected later this week ... Josephine County Sheriff: Oil slick in river may indicate location of submerged car ... Wet winter in Northwest increases risk of landslides ... Rogue Valley warm spell expected later this week ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Giant dirt pile is from RV park excavation Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 22, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Mar. 22, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News There is a giant dirt pile at the Jackson County fairgrounds that is visible from I-5. Why is it there? — Janet, Medford The big pile of dirt at The Expo is from excavation work for a 92-space recreational vehicle park being built by Jackson County. "It is a big dirt pile," said Jackson County Roads and Parks Director John Vial. Workers have stripped off 40,000 cubic yards of material in order to grade the ground to a level that's adequate for the RV park, Vial said. "A lot of that material will be kept on site to be used for topsoil," he said. Jackson County officials expect to have enough work done for the RV park to be functioning and open by July 1. Parking spots and restrooms should be done by then, Vial said. Finishing work such as landscaping will likely be done at the end of October, he said. The $5 million project will include enhancements to day-use facilities around Expo Pond, including a paved parking area and walkways, wheelchair-accessible platforms and docks, restrooms and a covered picnic area. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 22, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501