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Bangor parks advisory committee reviews facilities master plan, Cascade Park repairs and Sawyer Arena chiller
Summary
Director Trace Hillett updated the Parks, Recreation & Harbor Advisory Committee on the 2021 facilities master plan, short- and mid-term capital priorities (Cascade Park, playground replacements, trail lighting and Union Street field upgrades), said a fountain leak is limiting daily operation at Cascade, and reported Sawyer Arena reopened on a rented chiller while Trane repaired the original unit under insurance coverage.
Director Trace Hillett told the Parks, Recreation & Harbor Advisory Committee on Monday that staff will use the citys 2021 facilities master plan to shape capital requests for the coming budget cycle and to prioritize short- and mid-term projects.
Hillett said engineering design work is underway for Cascade Park, a signature downtown park, and that staff discovered a "significant leaking issue" in the parks fountain that has forced them to scale back daily operation and run the fountain only for special events, such as weddings. He said the engineering phase will update circulation and other site elements identified in the master plan.
The director outlined plans for playground replacements, noting typical play-structure lifespans of about 15—18 years; Williams Park is next in line for replacement, Hillett said, and Talbot Park…
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