Timeline

Fall 2023 - Began conversations with local, state and federal offices regarding the need for a new Community Center in Lead

Fall-January 2024 - Collected letters of support from employers, community groups and the public

December 2023 - Mining severance tax funding request to Lawrence County ($200,000 pledged after $10M is raised)

Winter 2023 - Lead Community Center Foundation Board formed

January 2024 - SURF donation of $100,000 to project

January 2024 - Appropriation bill heard during the South Dakota legislative process (bill unsuccessful)

Spring 2024 - Continue Federal spending request process

May 2024 - City of Lead Resolution in support of the Lead Community Center Project

Summer 2024 - Legislator Conference planning for Fall 2024

January 2025 - South Dakota Legislative Appropriation Bill

The status of the project is in the early planning stages.  Design will begin when approximately 75% of the total project cost has been raised.  Expected completion date is 2 years after project funding is completely secured.