Greenwood Cancels Planned $40M Sports Complex

Associated Press

GREENWOOD, Ind. (AP) — An Indianapolis suburb has cancelled a planned sports complex after the owners of Indianapolis' minor league hockey team pulled out of the $40 million project.

Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers announced Tuesday that the family of Indy Fuel owners Jim and Sean Hallett had decided not to proceed with the project.

The Halletts say they had sought a one-time rebate from Indianapolis Power & Light Co. of up to $2.7 million for a $5 million energy-saving system planned for the facility but IPL offered just $150,000.

Jim Hallett tells the Indianapolis Business Journal the failed attempt to get the rebate "absolutely" affected their decision to pull out.

The project in the city just south of Indianapolis would have included two ice rinks, five basketball courts, a fitness and training facility.

Tags:Greenwood Indianapolis Power & Light Co.

Support independent journalism today. You rely on WFYI to stay informed, and we depend on you to make our work possible. Donate to power our nonprofit reporting today. Give now.

Marion County voting event doubles as a call to action, as low voter turnout persists

Indiana consistently ranks in the bottom of voter participation and turnout. A recent event held on the anniversary of the 59th anniversary of the signing of the Voter Rights Act was also a call to action.

Local News / August 6, 2024

Indiana's completion of a 16-year highway extension project is a 'historic milestone,' governor says

Holcomb’s two predecessors — former Vice President Mike Pence and former Gov. Mitch Daniels — joined him at a morning ceremony on Indianapolis’ southwest side, hours before Interstate 69’s southbound ramps to Interstate 465 were scheduled to open to traffic.

Local News / August 1, 2024

Solar congress offers answers at event in Lafayette

To help guide a movement to expand solar power in Indiana, community members, small businesses and city leaders are invited to an upcoming solar congress.