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Resident pitches scaled "Splash Augusta" network and lazy-river concept; commissioners flag funding, vandalism and operations questions
Summary
A local resident proposed a network of scaled splash pads and a potential larger water facility at Diamond Lakes. Commissioners praised the idea and raised concerns about costs, vandalism and operations; staff noted $5M in funding set aside for a larger water attraction is still contingent.
A citizen presenter proposed “Splash Augusta,” a multi-site approach of small splash pads and a possible larger water attraction at Diamond Lakes, telling the committee a scaled network could deliver affordable summer recreation across districts without waiting for a single large regional build.
Presenter Brian Green described a menu of options: low-cost mini splash pads (simple sprinkler installations), larger splash-and-lazy-river features, a hydrotherapy pool and potential dog-splash amenities. “They can be as simple as you want. They could be 5…
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