Columbus pickleball facility faces $1.7 million funding gap as city council weighs options

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus City Council is weighing whether to put another $1.7 million into the planned pickleball complex after city officials said the project remains over budget.

During Tuesday’s work session, city staff said the current design is estimated to cost about $8.4 million, roughly $1 million more than the approximately $7.4 million currently available for construction. another $700,000.

The current plan includes 21 courts on the main property, 16 covered, four outdoor and one championship court. Along with restrooms, concessions, a pro shop, maintenance space and social areas…

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