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Parks staff say amphitheater restroom needs state approval; NIPSCO power for Sunset Hill expected in early summer
Summary
Staff told the Porter County Parks board that a proposed restroom at the amphitheater requires state Department of Health approval (treated as a Homeland Security-controlled public facility) and that NIPSCO has been engaged to extend power to the Sunset Hill campground, with staff targeting June–July for service availability.
Parks staff reported that the amphitheater restroom project requires an approved site plan stamped by a licensed engineer and a formal approval from the state Department of Health because the facility is treated as a public facility subject to Department of Homeland Security rules.
Staff said the Department of Health review is a known hurdle; the agency has previously processed similar park restroom plans within two to three weeks when submittals are complete. The restroom submittal must include a stamped site plan and engineered details; staff said they will supply color and material samples to match amphitheater finishes.
On the Sunset Hill campground, staff said contractor and utility coordination is underway. Jack (staff) has applied to NIPSCO to extend power to the campground and expects the utility to coordinate service drops once construction timing and ground conditions align. Staff described the timetable as “optimistically June 1” but said June–July is a realistic window depending on NIPSCO’s queue and weather.
No formal board votes were taken on either permitting or the utility work; staff said both items are in active project-development phases and will return to the board for contract approvals when specific vendor contracts or construction bids are ready.
Ending: Staff will prepare the stamped site plan and submit to the state Department of Health, continue coordination with NIPSCO, and report back when permits or service dates are confirmed.
