Four Day Ray Brewing eyes downtown Fishers

A private developer has proposed building a redevelopment project at the emerging downtown Fishers that would include a new brewery.

Nickel Plate Development LLC proposes to build a 16,000-square-foot commercial project on city-owned land at 11671 Lantern Road, according to a news release from the city.

The project would include 8,000 square feet for Four Day Ray Brewing, a start-up brewery that would include a taproom and restaurant. (“Four Day Ray” is a railroad term for employees who call off one workday a week.)

The building’s second-floor space would be leased for office tenants.

The developer is asking for a 10-year property tax abatement and the waiver of impact and permitting fees. The value of the incentives was not immediately available.

If approved by the Fishers City Council, construction would start in 2016.

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