Corpus Christie, Texas, Approves $8.7M Aquatics Center
Corpus Christi City Council unanimously approved a nearly $8.7 million contract to build the Northside Aquatics Center in the Hillcrest neighborhood.
The project is required under a four-party mitigation agreement between the Federal Highway Administration, TxDOT, the Corpus Christi Housing Authority, and the city — put in place to offset the impact the new Harbor Bridge had on nearby parks and neighborhoods.
Council members noted the importance of the public understanding that obligation, given the city is facing a potentially historic drought.
City Manager Peter Zanoni said the pool holds roughly 150,000 gallons, evaporation loss would not be significant for about a year, and the pool must stay filled once complete to maintain the equipment warranty.
City of Lawton, Okla., Breaks Ground on New Sports Complex
The City of Lawton has announced a groundbreaking ceremony for a new youth sports complex, known as The Plex, on Thursday, March 12.
The ceremony will take place at Lawton Fort Sill Sports Park (formerly East Side Park), located at 3802 E. Gore Blvd., at 4 p.m.
The new complex will feature multiple athletic fields, modern restrooms, a parking area and upgraded infrastructure for youth league play, tournaments and year-round recreational use.
Brian Henry, chairman of the Lawton Youth Sports Authority, is expected to speak at the event.
City officials said The Plex will bring regional sports activity, community engagement and economic benefits to the area.
Bloomington High School Receives $8M for Athletics Facility Upgrades
A Bloomington high school is receiving $8 million in athletic facility upgrades.
The Monroe County Community School Corporation announced Tuesday, Feb. 24 the start of the Athletics and Parking Improvement Project at Bloomington High School North (BHSN).
The project will include a new track and field throwing facility, an athletic facilities building with visitor locker rooms, a synthetic turf soccer field, new batting cages, a concessions area and a new parking lot.
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