INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The DigIndy construction project is finished after more than a decade.

A ribbon-cutting on Thursday marked the official end of the tunnel construction and a beginning of a new chapter.

Michael Miller, manager at the Citizens Energy Group Digindy program, said, “To wrap it up, it’s surreal at this point. I’m very proud of the team. I’m one of hundreds if not thousands of people who have touched this project.”

The $2 billion DigIndy Tunnel system covers 28 miles, with tunnels around 20 stories below the city. The system’s job is to collect sewage and stormwater overflows during heavy rains, treat it and then release it.

“Environmentally speaking, it’s a huge impact because we are eliminating billions of gallons of sewage that would have normally go to the river system.”

Citizens Energy Group says it will divert at least 95% of sewage and stormwater so it can protect rivers and prevent flooding. That’s good news for canoe and rental owner Peter Bloomquist. “This is going to change our waterways, and we’re working to show our citizens, residents, and visitors that this (White River) is the predominant public space.”

Bloomquist said he’s already seen some changes. He’s seen less pollution and more animals in the White River.

More than 150 community leaders, partners and builders gathered in White River State Park to celebrate.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Colts organization was at it again on Community Tuesday.

Some Indianapolis Public School students have a new playground, all thanks to the Colts.

Until Tuesday, students at Butler Lab School 60 on North Pennsylvania Street didn’t have a great place to play. Assistant Principal Heidi Wilson said, “Our playground has been put together piecemeal over the years.”

Ande Sadtler, director of community impact for the Colts, explained how its playground program works. “We find a playground that either is falling apart of doesn’t have the newest equipment or just really needs some love. So, we work really hard to identify the need, and then we come in and build the playground.”

The Colts organization reached out to the elementary school and surprised students this week with the exciting news. The assistant principal said, “Once they (students) found out, it (excitement) was through the roof. We actually created a viewing room on the third floor where they have little mini binoculars so they can look out and check out the progress.”

More than 150 volunteers including staff, partners, players and cheerleaders helped build students a playground from the ground up, working with the experts at Sinclair Recreation. Sadtler said, “We’re going to have swings, we’re going to have slides, we’re going to have a climbing wall, so a little bit of everything.”

It was the Colts’ 17th annual playground build.

Wilson said, “I think we’re so lucky to have the Colts organization choose us to receive this playground. The kids are going to like it.”