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Whitewater Park construction bids exceed budget; county seeks grants and considers interim naming for former county attorney
Summary
Bids for the streamside amenities at Basalt’s Whitewater Park came in notably over the Healthy Rivers program’s budget, prompting staff to pursue grant funding and to discuss interim tributes for former county attorney John Eley.
Pitkin County Healthy Rivers staff reported April 15 that bids to build the planned streamside amenities at the Basalt Whitewater Park came in significantly over the board‑approved budget.
What happened: County staff said they completed relocation of the access road and fiber optic conduit in 2024 and installed boardwalks and an emergency access route. When the park’s streamside elements (amphitheater seating, riverside…
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