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January 06, 2023

Downtown Ramp & Sioux Park: Public Reminded of Parking/Access Changes

The City's downtown parking structure will receive needed repairs and renovations beginning January 10 as part of a multi-month project. The City's downtown parking structure will receive needed repairs and renovations beginning January 10 as part of a multi-month project. (City Photo/Darrell Shoemaker)

PUBLIC REMINDED

OF PARKING & ACCESS ADJUSTMENTS

AS TWO MAJOR PROJECTS GET UNDERWAY TODAY

RAPID CITY, SD—City officials remind the public two major projects will begin construction today and will include adjustments to parking and access.  The projects involve renovations to the City’s downtown parking structure and reconstruction of the Sioux Park tennis courts.  The public is advised of the following parking and access changes:

DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE

Effective Monday (January 30) and until further notice, contractors will be working on the south side of the first and second floors of the downtown parking structure adjacent to Main Street Square.  During this period, the east stair tower accessed from Fifth Street will be closed for reconstruction.  Pedestrian access to the upper levels of the parking structure will be available by using the west stair tower from the Sixth Street access.

            In addition, public parking on the first floor of the structure will be accessed from the Fifth Street entrance.  Access to leased and upper-level parking will be available from the Sixth Street entrance. 

            Officials advise the public should expect periodic detours within the parking structure during this phase and throughout much of the renovation process.  Drivers are advised to reduce speed and use caution around the work areas.

The downtown parking structure renovation project will occur in multiple phases.  The project is estimated for completion in late fall.  The project includes needed repairs and renovations aimed at improving the structural integrity of the parking structure and improving the ramp’s stairwells

SIOUX PARK TENNIS COURTS

Beginning Monday (January 30), a segment of the Sioux Park Stadium parking lot will be fenced off for equipment as construction is set to begin on the much-anticipated tennis courts project.

            The west portion of the Sioux Park Stadium parking lot adjacent to Canyon Lake Drive will be fenced off by contractors to stage equipment to be used for the tennis courts renovation project.  The project is scheduled for completion November 1.

             During the construction phase, the Sioux Park tennis courts and the west entrance to Sioux Park Stadium off Canyon Lake Drive will be closed.  The public can access Sioux Park, Sioux Park Stadium, Noordermeer Field and the Jimmy Hilton pool at Sioux Park by using the east parking lot entrance off Canyon Lake Drive and the two entrances on Sheridan Lake Road.

             The project will reconstruct the 12 tennis courts at Sioux Park, install new LED sports lighting, seating and shade structures, new fencing and windscreens and upgrade vendor, spectator and team amenities as well as drainage improvements. 

           Tennis courts are also available for public use at Wilson Park, the Parkview Complex and Quarry Park.  City Recreation officials indicate scheduled practices, games and lessons for high school tennis and City Recreation tennis programs will take priority at Parkview.  The Parkview courts will be used by City Recreation for summer tennis programs and will have limited public use during the spring and fall to accommodate high school tennis seasons.

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(Original Releases)

WORK SET TO BEGIN

ON SIOUX PARK TENNIS COURTS PROJECT

**Segment of Stadium parking lot

to close for equipment staging during construction

RAPID CITY, SD (January 27)—Beginning Monday, a segment of the Sioux Park Stadium parking lot will be fenced off for equipment as construction is set to begin on the much-anticipated tennis courts project.

           The west portion of the Sioux Park Stadium parking lot adjacent to Canyon Lake Drive will be fenced off by contractors to stage equipment to be used for the $3 million Sioux Park tennis courts renovation project.  The project is scheduled for completion November 1.

           During the construction phase, the Sioux Park tennis courts and the west entrance to Sioux Park Stadium off Canyon Lake Drive will be closed. 

           Tennis courts are also available for public use at Wilson Park, the Parkview Complex and Quarry Park.  City Recreation officials indicate scheduled practices, games and lessons for high school tennis and City Recreation tennis programs will take priority at Parkview.  The Parkview courts will be used by City Recreation for summer tennis programs and will have limited public use during the spring and fall to accommodate high school tennis seasons.

           The public can access Sioux Park, Sioux Park Stadium, Noordermeer Field and the Jimmy Hilton pool at Sioux Park by using the east parking lot entrance off Canyon Lake Drive and the two entrances on Sheridan Lake Road.

           The Sioux Park Tennis Court project was one of 11 projects approved a year ago by the Rapid City Common Council to receive Vision Fund money, based on recommendations from the Citizens Vision Fund Committee.  The Council approved $3 million for the tennis court project, which will reconstruct the 12 tennis courts at Sioux Park, install new LED sports lighting, seating and shade structures, new fencing and windscreens and upgrade vendor, spectator and team amenities as well as drainage improvements. 

           “We are looking forward to getting construction started on this much-anticipated and much-needed project,” said City Parks and Recreation Landscape Designer Melissa Petersen.  “After considerable review and deliberation, this was one of the priority community projects recommended by the citizens committee and approved for funding by the Council.  When it’s completed, it will greatly enhance the recreational options for the public.”

          Complete Concrete, Inc. of Rapid City is the contractor on the project.

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WORK ON DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE

EXPANDING JANUARY 30

WITH ENTRANCE & STAIR ACCESS CHANGES

RAPID CITY, SD (January 23)—With the preconstruction efforts completed, phase one work on the City’s downtown parking structure is set to begin.

            Effective Monday, January 30 and until further notice, contractors will be working on the south side of the first and second floors of the downtown parking structure adjacent to Main Street Square.  During this period, the east stair tower accessed from Fifth Street will be closed for reconstruction.  Pedestrian access to the upper levels of the parking structure will be available by using the west stair tower from the Sixth Street access.

            In addition, public parking on the first floor of the structure will be accessed from the Fifth Street entrance.  Access to leased and upper-level parking will be available from the Sixth Street entrance. 

            Officials advise the public should expect periodic detours within the parking structure during this phase and throughout much of the renovation process.  Drivers are advised to reduce speed and use caution around the work areas.

The downtown parking structure renovation project will occur in multiple phases.  The project is estimated for completion in late fall.  The project includes needed repairs and renovations aimed at improving the structural integrity of the parking structure and improving the ramp’s stairwells

            Updates on the project will be provided on the City’s website at https://www.rcgov.org/news/parking-structure-construction-status-11420.html

            SECO Construction is the contractor on the project.  Parking questions can be directed to City Parking Operations Manager Anna Gilligan at the parking hotline at 605-394-6098.  Questions regarding the construction project can be directed to SECO Construction at 605-390-3634.

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(January 6)

REPAIR PROCESS BEGINS TUESDAY

ON DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE

RAPID CITY, SD—Repairs will begin Tuesday (January 10) on the downtown parking structure, part of a multi-month renovation project on the parking facility adjacent to Main Street Square.

            The renovation project will occur in multiple phases.  The project is estimated for completion in late fall. City officials indicate initial preparatory work will begin next Tuesday.

            “For the initial phase that begins next week, the public should expect detours within the parking structure that will start on Tuesday and continue through Friday,” said City Operations Management Engineer Rod Johnson.  “This initial work will have a minor impact on parking availability.”

            Johnson said traffic will be diverted around work areas with traffic control devices. Drivers using the parking structure are advised to reduce speeds and carefully maneuver around the work areas as directed. Workers will be using lift equipment but access will be available to the entire parking structure during this time.

            The project includes needed repairs and renovations aimed at improving the structural integrity of the parking structure and improving the ramp’s stairwells

            Updates on the project will be provided on the City’s home page under the ‘Top News’ section, at the following link  https://www.rcgov.org/news.html

and on the Public Works page.

            SECO Construction is the contractor on the project.  Questions can be directed to SECO Construction at 605-390-3634.