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Special committee advances updated feasibility study for proposed Griffin Road recreation center
Summary
A city special committee reviewed an updated feasibility study that adds a fitness space and refines design and program details for a proposed combined parks and recreation center on Griffin Road; the committee will submit a recommendation to the council by July 10.
A special committee reviewing a proposed combined parks and recreation center on Griffin Road discussed an updated feasibility study and program changes and expects to deliver a recommendation to the Bangor City Council by July 10.
The committee reviewed a consultant update to the 2022–23 feasibility study — led by Barry Dunn with architect CHA — that adds a fitness space to the earlier design, refines construction and operating cost projections, and removes a planned health and human services/community services component from the proposal. "Their charge ... is to review the feasibility study ... and then make a report back to the council by July 10," committee chair Kim Boucher said during the meeting.
Why it matters: the plan envisions a multipurpose facility intended to consolidate city parks and school maintenance operations, expand ice and gym space, provide before-and-after-school childcare, and create…
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