The Wabash District #348 school board has given Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer the green light to move forward looking at plans to renovate and restore Riverview Stadium.
Bleyer told the school board that he has consulted with an Evansville firm that oversaw the renovation of the Reitz Bowl. Bleyer said the stadium is in desperate need of attention and these plans would look at preserving the historic structure built in 1927…
Bleyer said other improvements are also being explored including putting a non-slip surface on the steps to prevent slipping and the stadium concrete would be sealed as well. He’s hoping the work can start soon enough to be finished no later than the start of next year’s football stadium, but possibly as early as next Spring’s graduation. No cost estimates were offered on the project which will be largely paid for by grant monies and revenue generated from the 1% sales tax. Final board action on the project is expected at the October meeting.
WSJD File Photo From March 2021