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Porterville community center and park construction underway; site work, foundation and bioswale work complete on schedule

5429937 · July 18, 2025
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Summary

Council received a construction update for the new Fourth Street community center and park: heavy site work and over-excavation are complete, foundation work started the week of July 7 and the project will proceed with utilities, footings and rebar over summer.

City staff told the Porterville City Council on July 15 that construction is underway on the new community center and park, where crews have begun foundation work and site utilities for the building and recreational areas.

Why this matters: the center is a significant capital investment for the city and will include indoor and outdoor recreation, a teen center and connections to the Tule River Parkway. The project is funded in part with ARPA and general funds, and council previously approved early project…

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