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Eagle Landing park progress slowed by electrical delay; commission debates movable versus anchored soccer goals
Summary
Parks staff said work at Eagle Landing is progressing but completion is tied to electrical service from CenterPoint; irrigation and turf work cannot proceed until power is available. Commissioners raised concerns about soccer goals, engineer liability, and the need for some flexible fields.
Parks staff updated the commission that construction at Eagle Landing is progressing — playground equipment and much of the sidewalk work are in place — but completion is calendar-dependent on electrical service from CenterPoint. Staff said conduit is installed in some areas but that main power and wiring remain outstanding; without power the contractor cannot complete irrigation, sodding or hydroseeding and the park will not be open or fully playable on the previously promised schedule.
Staff said the original contract projected a May completion for parts of the park; because of the electrical hold-up staff no longer…
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