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Fort Gillum park pump station needs major work; URA staff report emergency remediation and assessments
Summary
URA staff reported Fort Gillum’s pump/lift station has not worked properly for more than 25 years, required emergency remediation, and that assessment work suggests at least $150,000 in repairs with full replacement estimates discussed; staff will provide a finalized assessment and invoice breakdown next month.
Forest Park URA staff told the board that the pump (lift) station at the Fort Gillum park has been unreliable for decades and required emergency remediation this month, and that the agency is assessing options that could range from targeted repairs to full replacement.
Director Wiggins reported the pump station “has not worked properly in over 25 years,” and that prior property managers relied on vacuum‑truck services to clear backups rather than repair the system.…
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