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Grand Junction rec center adds $3.8 million outdoor package; contingency, programming and timeline updated
Summary
Project presenters said a $3.8 million guaranteed maximum price (GMP) change order was added for outdoor facilities, about $400,000 remains in contingency, several amenities remain unfunded alternates and staff expect a late‑2026 opening.
Presenters updated attendees that the new community recreation center’s outdoor facilities were advanced by a $3.8 million guaranteed maximum price change order and a major private donation, while roughly $400,000 in contingency remains for the overall project.
Speaker 2, the presenter, said, “We’re now at a $3,800,000 project for the upper facilities,” and credited a donation from Donna Patterson that allowed the team to add scope. The presenter listed included items such as upgraded turf, a lap-pool dive platform and an outdoor fitness strip; major outdoor alternates not yet funded include an outdoor climbing wall and an outdoor spa whose deep foundations and plumbing are already in place.
The presentation broke down key budget items and allowances: construction portion estimated near $3.384 million, soft costs and design holdbacks for about $415,000, a $25,000 FF&E line…
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