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McAllen commission approves upgraded restrooms and 360‑foot "magic tunnel" for Quinta Mazatlan project
Summary
After discussing costs and timing, the commission approved higher‑end restrooms and a 360‑foot shade 'magic tunnel' as part of the Quinta Mazatlan Center for Urban Ecology project; staff said contractor savings and contingencies are being used to cover the additions.
McAllen — The McAllen City Commission approved April 28 the addition of upgraded restroom facilities and a 360‑foot shade structure — described in staff materials as a “magic tunnel” — for the Quinta Mazatlan Center for Urban Ecology project.
Parks and project staff presented design details: the restroom building will be roughly 900 square feet comprising individual stalls and an oversized changing room; staff compared recent park restroom bids and said higher‑end finishes (a lithocrete‑style formed concrete wall) increase cost but match the overall…
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