Land deal that could lead to a Pekin sports complex in preliminary stages
The city of Pekin’s proposed sale of city-owned property may be the first step in transforming undeveloped farmland into a sports facility with the potential to attract new businesses and out-of-town visitors.
The Pekin City Council voted earlier this month to sell 33 acres of land to Peoria-based developer Baldovin Construction LLC for $100, according to Pekin’s interim city manager, Bruce Marston.
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The property is located between Brenkman Drive and Illinois Route 98 near the AMC movie theater.
“The sale of the land is contingent upon the development of a sports complex,” said Marston.
Baldovin Construction President Casey Baldovin presented his proposal for a sports complex that would include a hockey rink, basketball courts and a gymnasium at a November Pekin City Council meeting. He also mentioned the possibility of building a hotel, a coffee shop, and restaurant and apartments near the complex.
Marston said the project is still in the early planning stages, and there is currently no timeline for completion.
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This article originally appeared on Pekin Daily Times: Proposed Pekin sports complex in preliminary planning stages
