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Council hears splash pad failures, OHA rules and water-use figures; Main Street paving progress reported
Summary
Councilors received updates about a recently repaired splash pad, Oregon Health Authority permitting implications, estimated water usage and costs, Main Street paving progress, storm/lightning tree damage, and plans to use reclaimed water for park irrigation.
City staff updated the Cottage Grove City Council on park and public works issues, including a recent splash pad failure, regulatory constraints tied to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), estimated water usage and costs, Main Street construction progress and storm-related tree damage.
Director Stewart reported the splash pad was offline after a timer-box breaker failed; staff replaced the breaker and restored operation. Stewart said the original splash-pad design had been a recirculating system, which would require OHA plan review and approval because recirculated recreational water is regulated similarly to a swimming pool. To avoid those requirements initially, the city modified the installation to use city water with a 24-volt electronic on/off valve.
Stewart provided operational…
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