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Wendell previews 5‑field athletic complex; NCFC to fund lighting for turf fields

5560033 · August 11, 2025
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Parks director presented design and funding plans for a five‑field athletic complex adjacent to Wendell Town Park, a $13 million project partially funded by Wake County tourism dollars, town bond funds and a lighting agreement with North Carolina Football Club.

Parks and recreation director Jeff Pulaski updated the Board of Commissioners on plans for the Wendell Athletic Field Complex, a multi‑field sports venue the town says will host local and regional tournaments and tie into existing recreational infrastructure.

The project is notable for its scale and potential to draw visitors: the town described a total project budget of about $13 million, including $1.8 million in Wake County tourism funds and $11.2 million in town bond funding approved by voters. The plan calls for five fields — a…

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