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Town hears vision for Church Street Park cricket redevelopment; consultants estimate ~$117 million build-out and jobs boost
Summary
Consultants presented a phased vision for cricket facilities at Church Street Park and Shiloh Park, estimating roughly $117 million for full build-out and projecting dozens to hundreds of construction and ongoing jobs; council members pressed for details on funding, access, parking and utilities.
Consultants presented a finalized visioning study and economic-impact analysis for redeveloping Church Street Park as a cricket venue and creating a companion facility at Shiloh Park, outlining a phased approach and a broad cost estimate that would require outside partners and further analysis.
John Scott Foley of EDP, appearing by video, told the council the plan aims to “build America’s favorite cricket ground,” with a players’ pavilion, a spectator pavilion with hospitality space, upgraded field lighting and parkland improvements. The consultants proposed phasing work to prioritize field upgrades, lighting and a players’ pavilion first, then spectator amenities and broader park enhancements, with Shiloh Park as a later, complementary site.
The consultants estimated the combined full build-out for Church Street and…
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