Construction is finally under way on the new comfort station at Rickeman Field.
“We have that comfort station finally under way, three years and three attempts later. We’ve got the walls up. They look good,” mentioned City Administrator Justin Weiland during the Dell Rapids City Council meeting on Monday, September 17th.
The original plan had an October 15th deadline for the completion of the facility, but the contractor has expressed concern about meeting that deadline. City administration has acknowledged that concern and has expressed a willingness to work with them on the deadline.
The campground updates are still planned to be completed this year. The city has been in contact with Prunty Construction for the installation of water and sewer lines. The city has been told that will start to happen within the next couple of weeks. After the water and sewer lines are installed, the electrical work will take place.
During the construction time, alternative parking on Zero Street and over at Volunteer Park will have to be utilized during games held at Rickeman Field.