Sports Complex grant won’t go as far as it would 3 years ago

The Newcastle Sports Complex expansion project is the latest to be hit with inflationary costs that are leading to downsizing the project.

City Manager Kevin Self said, “Due to inflation, phase I estimated construction costs far exceed the awarded grant amount. Unfortunately, many cities are facing the same situation.

“City staff is currently working with the Oklahoma Tourism Department to revise the phase I scope of work in an effort to reduce costs to a level supported by the award amount.”