Drake Field pavilion near Peachtree City Hall gets OK

Drake Field in Peachtree City continues to receive upgrades. The next one, approved by the Peachtree City Council on March 15, will see the construction of a pavilion.

The pavilion will have a 2,200 sq. ft. footprint, with 1,600 sq. ft. under the roof.

The council approved a $280,000 price with the Dockery Group. The Dockery bid was originally $391,698, the lowest of the three bids received.

City Engineer David Borkowski in a March 7 letter said city staff met with Dockery and negotiated a lumber package and roof alternative to reduce the overall price to $280,000.

Pertaining to funding for the project, $155,000 is available in the Capital Improvements Fund, with the balance coming from the Facilities Authority Bond Fund.

Another planned project in the immediate area includes a pedestrian bridge linking Drake Field.