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Construction on Emerson, Field and playground projects progresses; MWRD review delays Jefferson playground work

5863791 · September 19, 2025
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District staff reported progress on Emerson renovations and the Field addition, completion of several playgrounds and contingency work, but said the Jefferson playground project is delayed pending Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) review and that abatement bids are planned ahead of additional summer work.

District construction staff and the Finance & Facilities committee reported progress on multiple capital projects funded by the district’s referendum and bonds and reiterated an overall status of being “on schedule and under budget so far.”

Officials said playground replacements at Carpenter, Washington and Roosevelt are complete and in daily use; a Jefferson playground project is delayed pending final comments and approval from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD). The architect and engineers have submitted revisions and the district is awaiting…

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