COUNCIL BLUFFS — Plans for a massive overhaul of the CB Stadium complex appear to be headed for the back burner for now.
Speaking at a luncheon meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn Friday, officials of the Paul J. Strawhecker firm said a survey conducted for the Council Bluffs Community Education Foundation to determine the level of support for the renovation concluded the $10.3 million fundraising goal "is unattainable at this time."
In light of the survey's findings, Council Bluffs school officials are looking at a less-costly renovation that would be carried out in three phases. Total costs for the revised plan are estimated at $7.6 million.
The first phase calls for renovation of the home bleachers, construction of a new maintenance building and some parking improvements.
The second phase includes installation of a synthetic surface and expansion of the track to eight lanes and some parking improvements. Baseball and softball field improvements, new lighting and additional parking work would be included in the third phase.
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