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Pike River Phase 3 restoration begins dewatering; parks reports staffing gaps for summer lifeguards
Summary
County said tree removal and site prep are complete for Pike River Phase 3, dewatering will start next week to allow in-river work, and parks is still recruiting lifeguards and short-term maintenance staff ahead of summer.
Kenosha County staff reported site preparation is complete for the Pike River Phase 3 restoration and crews will begin dewatering the first section next week so contractors can access the riverbank.
Staff said trees removed for site prep were invasive or dead and will be replaced with strategic plantings in more appropriate locations; public notices and park signage have been posted to explain the work to park users. Crews will sequence work across sections and have placed banners and posted information to reduce public confusion about park disturbance.
On staffing, parks staff said they remain short two short-term maintenance positions, one park foreman vacancy and four lifeguards. The transcript notes the Red Cross raised its open-water certification standards, leaving some applicants who accepted positions unable to pass the new test. Parks said they expect additional certification sessions this weekend and in early June and are confident they will fill lifeguard rosters in time to open beaches.
Ending: Staff said work will proceed with staged dewatering and that parks will continue recruitment and training activities to meet summer staffing needs.
