The Goddard STAR Bond Development moved closer to fruition after the Goddard City Council passed an amendment that reassigned master developer rights for the project.
Master development rights for five years were reassigned from Goddard Destination Development to Goddard Sports, LCC, a company owned by Wichita entrepreneur Rodney Steven. The agreement calls for construction on Phase I of the development to begin no later than Dec. 31 of this year.
According to the Times-Sentinel, Phase I includes a 123-room IHG Holiday Inn; a 60,000 square-foot indoor aquatic center with 10 lap lanes, 600-spectator seating, an indoor water park; four competition softball/baseball fields; and a Genesis Health Club.
Construction on the natatorium, ballfields, and health club is expected to be finished by the end of next year. Construction on the hotel is expected to be complete by Dec. 31, 2020.
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