(The Pierce County Recreation Board discussed and/or voted on the following during their monthly meeting Tuesday, October 7.)
New recreation complex: Recreation Director Brown reported design work is still underway for the proposed new recreation complex and the renovations to the Ware Street Park. Carter and Sloope has been working on plans for the project for several months.
Update on Tiger Field project: Director Brown reported new lighting has been installed at Tiger Field and the facility is being used for the department’s football program. The lighting is part of overall improvements set for Tiger Field as part of a $343,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Matching Grant the county received. County Chairman Neal Bennett said bids for other phases will be let soon. Additional phases will include paving the track and improving parking.