The Indian Hill Board of Education passed a resolution to proceed with additional preconstruction work for a new Athletic Fieldhouse to serve the entire community during their regularly scheduled meeting on February 20; additionally, during February, the Village of Indian Hill Planning Commission approved the construction of the new indoor facility. Construction of the project is projected to be majority funded from private donations now totaling an estimated $10 million; the approval was for the total project to not exceed $12 million.
“We are humbled at the level of private support our incredible donors have offered to build this impressive state-of-the-art facility that will serve both our students and our community,” said Indian Hill School District CEO/Superintendent Kirk Koennecke.
Initial designs anticipate a 37,000-plus square foot facility, with up to four additional basketball/volleyball courts; the ability to play indoor tennis/pickleball; a multi-purpose flooring which will serve most sports to include cheer, field hockey, volleyball, tennis, soccer, football, basketball, baseball, softball, wrestling, and lacrosse; an elevated track that will serve cross country, track & field, and team conditioning; and a space for the community to exercise indoors.
“We simply can’t wait to see the dream of this Athletic Fieldhouse come to fruition for both our school and our community,” said Indian Hill Athletic Director Brian Phelps. “This facility will be unparalleled by any other public or private K-12 learning institution in not only the region, but also the state and country. This is an exciting time to be a member of our Brave family.”
Design work and preconstruction will be conducted by SMP Design, along with Oswald Company, with representatives presenting updated design renderings during the February Board meeting.
Construction is anticipated to begin this spring, and the new fieldhouse is anticipated to be open no later than August of 2025.
Photo caption: Design renderings of Indian Hill School District fieldhouse concepts by Oswald Company.