Springfield Fire Department Chief David Pennington speaks at an April 27 groundbreaking ceremony for the roughly $3 million Fire Station 4 project. The development comprises a new building at the site of the depot that was demolished March 26. Nesbitt Construction Inc. is serving as general contractor of the project designed by Esterly, Schneider & Associates Inc. Fire Station 4 is located at the boundary of the Doling and Robberson neighborhoods at 2423 N. Delaware Ave.
Photo provided by SGF Sports LLC
FUTURE OF SPORTS
Stakeholders of the multimillion-dollar Betty & Bobby Allison Sports Town complex break ground April 26 on the northwest Springfield development. Crossland Construction Co. Inc. is serving as general contractor for the sports destination planned by SGF Sports LLC in partnership with Philcrest Properties and L5 Sports Management & Consulting. Officials previously estimated the project would cost at least $10 million and include 12 soccer fields, seating for 1,500 spectators and a 90,000-square-foot indoor complex.