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Sankey Park Phase 3 engineering costs climb; grant match remains the hurdle
Summary
Committee members said engineering drawings and a cost analysis for Sankey Park Phase 3 are under way and could increase project costs; the group must confirm how much local match they can provide under an existing grant that requires a significant local contribution.
The Park and Tree Committee received an update on Sankey Park Phase 3 engineering and grant planning during its Feb. 19 meeting.
Committee staff reported that final engineering drawings are in progress and that an updated cost analysis is being prepared. The chair said she expects engineering costs to be higher than originally estimated and that the key remaining question is how much local match the committee can secure to complete the project.
Committee members said the current grant requires a substantial match: they referenced park grants with a 40% match requirement and earlier internal estimates had suggested the group still needed roughly $65,000 to meet the match for the current grant scope. The committee has until the end of the calendar year to complete the project under the grant timeline; staff said they aim to have a final number in late March.
The group also confirmed that the previously discussed Sankey Park community building was removed from the current grant application because the committee could not identify sufficient matching funds; members said the building remains a priority for a future funding cycle but is not included in the present grant scope.
Committee members reported a recent $1,000 donation toward Sankey Park fund raising; staff said they will run financial reports and present an updated funding status at the next meeting.
Ending
Members said they will continue engineering work and update the committee with the final cost analysis when available; the committee intends to re-evaluate the community building after concluding the current grant-funded components.
