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Council approves additional $20,000 for closer bollards at riverside play area after safety review
Summary
A council-approved change order will reduce spacing between bollards from six to four feet at the riverside play area to better prevent vehicles from penetrating the play zone; added bollards raise the project cost by about $20,000 and council approved the increase unanimously.
Tarentum Borough Council approved a change order to reduce the spacing between newly planned bollards at a riverside play area from six feet to four feet and add additional bollards to improve protection for park users. Manager Dwight Bodorf and the project engineers told council that the originally bid spacing — six feet — left the play area vulnerable to vehicles that could pass between bollards. After an on‑site review with the engineer, public works and the contractor, council was offered a change order that keeps the bid price per bollard but adds enough units and installation to improve protection; the additional work was estimated at approximately $20,000. Council approved the change order unanimously. Why it matters: Officials said several cars have previously breached the barrier at the play area and the change order aims to reduce the risk of vehicles entering the play area during park hours. The contractor will also fit bollards into anti‑pull sleeves and adjust the play surface edging to accommodate the new spacing. Engineers said the installation will be aligned so future waterfront changes can be accommodated. Decision and implementation: Council approved the change order at the meeting. Public works will coordinate the installation with the contractor and the playground surface adjustments.
