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Newton approves phased $8.65 million amendment to Central Recreation Facility redevelopment
Summary
Council approved an amendment requesting an additional $8,650,100 from NC Commerce to phase renovations of the former Central High School into a community facility; residents asked about insurance, funding sources and community involvement.
The Newton City Council on Dec. 3 unanimously approved an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant-funded Central Recreation Facility redevelopment that requests $8,650,100 in additional funding and phases the project into three stages.
Community Development Director Ben Willis told the council the original project budget and scope have been outpaced by rising costs and recent storm damage from Hurricane Helene. The amended request seeks $800,000 to complete…
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