Oro Valley projects nearing completion, including Steam Pump Ranch improvements [Video]

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (KGUN) — Oro Valley residents can look forward to several projects aimed at improving community spaces, with upgrades spanning from Steam Pump Ranch to the Oro Valley Community Center.

One of the most anticipated upgrades is a brand-new ramada at Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road. The 26-by-180-foot steel structure is designed to provide much-needed heat relief for vendors and customers at the Farmer’s Market. Equipped with misters, lights, and electrical outlets, it will significantly enhance visitor and vendor experiences, especially during the summer.

“Some of the vendors that may have taken some time away in the summer won’t feel the sting of being set up in the direct sun now,” said Nick Szumowski, Executive Director at Heirloom Farmers Markets.

The new ramada replaces the previous structure, which was destroyed by a motorist in 2023. Construction is expected to wrap up between February and March of …