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Board hears update on splash pad project; timeline and funding not finalized
Summary
Board members received an update on a park splash pad/water project tied to an external grant and said the town needs clearer timeline and budget to know when water features will be turned on.
Grand Island town board members received an update on a planned splash-pad/water feature and discussed the timeline, site work, and possible scope of work as the town and grant partners finalize design.
Board members said the project has been in progress for about a year and that some grant-funded work is complete. The town has authorized soil samples at the prospective site; board members said the partner leading the grant-funded portion still controls certain design decisions and that the town must coordinate to determine what it will contribute to make the site permanent and larger than a basic installation.
Members discussed whether to install a bare-bones ground-spray system that fits strictly within the grant spending or to add town funds to create a more extensive amenity. Board members emphasized the need for a clearer schedule — several asked when construction would begin and when residents could expect the splash pad to be operational.
Staff said design work and the partner’s scope are largely finished and that the town has general drawings to support adjacent parking upgrades. The board asked staff to provide a timeline and budget estimate at a later meeting so it can decide whether to supplement the grant funds to expand the installation.
