ZIPP FAMILY SPORTS COMPLEX
BACKGROUND: This Complex, located at the intersection of Klein Rd
& FM 1044, will span over 150 acres and include: Soccer, Baseball,
Softball, Concessions, Restrooms, Shading, and Parking. The project was
originally envisioned in a Sports Complex Study in 2006. In 2013, voters
approved a bond that included land for the project. In 2019, Voters approved a
bond that included funds for construction for Phase 1 of the project, and the
New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation committed to an additional $15
Million dollars for this phase. Phase 1 of the project is in the final design stages and is currently anticipated to begin in Fall 2023. Additional phases
of the project will follow when funding is available.
TOTAL COST: $25,784,920 (Phase 1)
CURRENT STATUS: Final Design
FUNDING SOURCE:2019 Bond Program, NBEDC, TPWD Grant
NOTABLE PROGRESS UPDATES:
2019 - Voter Approved Bond - $10.7m for Phase 1
2020 - Utility Coordination and 60% of Design
Completed
2020 - Texas Parks & Wildlife Awards $750k Grant
2021 - Final Design & Permitting
2022- Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method chosen
2023-CMAR Selection and begin construction
Construction of the project is expected to take 15 Months and begin in September 2023.
