Overview

The proposed READI project will provide sewer, stormwater, and water systems, bleachers and associated non-construction costs in support of the expansion of the Tell City Sports Complex located in Hagedorn Park at 1401 Lafayette Street in Tell City, Ind. The 59-acre park currently has four baseball/softball fields; this project will improve those existing and expand to eight ball fields. Improvements include better access and parking, ADA accessibility, press box/concession/restroom facilities, dugouts, batting cages, fencing, lighting, scoreboards, shelter houses, and playground equipment. The project is expected to break ground in 2024. This work is estimated to be completed in 2025. The City of Tell City in partnership with the Tell City Electric Department will be investing an estimated $1,880,513.96 in public funds in construction costs. The estimated total project cost will be $2,480,513.96. In the City’s recently completed Comprehensive Plan, Parks and Recreation goals were on the top ten list and the Sports Complex surfaced as a high priority for our community. Efforts will be made to include the most environmentally friendly infrastructure and green technology will be considered and used if possible. Alternative stormwater collection methods will also be considered to avoid flooding in the park.