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Indian Trail approves contract, contingency transfer to build Crooked Creek pickleball courts
Summary
The Town Council approved a $750,000 contract and related budget changes to build eight lighted pickleball courts at Crooked Creek Park after receiving public comment calling for courts and a staff presentation on costs and options.
The Indian Trail Town Council on a unanimous vote approved a $750,000 contract with JD Goodrum General Contractors and amended the town budget to move contingency funds in order to build eight pickleball courts at Crooked Creek Park.
The project rose from public comment and earlier council approvals. Jessica Lounsbury, a resident, told the council during public comment that “pickleball is a fun, low impact sport that combines elements of tennis, ping pong, and badminton … It’s the fastest growing sport, and there’s a shortage of courts.” Multiple residents, including Charles Spaulding and Lynn Cole, also urged the town to build courts.
Todd Hunsinger, town staff member presenting the project update, said the council previously approved a $250,000 park grant and a $478,000 total project cost with a $228,000 town share. Negotiations with the selected design–build team…
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