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Council funds predesign and preconstruction work for proposed aquatic center despite debate

Fayetteville City Council · November 4, 2025
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The council awarded a $232,524 architectural contract and a $39,999 construction‑manager preconstruction contract for an aquatic center to produce refined designs, cost estimates and public outreach materials ahead of a March bond vote; debate centered on spending additional study money before voters act and on site selection (Lewis Fields among options).

Fayetteville leaders voted Nov. 4 to fund pre‑design and preconstruction services for a proposed municipal aquatic center, approving a $232,524 architectural contract and a $39,999 preconstruction services contract to refine the feasibility study, provide conceptual designs and prepare cost estimates for voter consideration.

Wade (Parks staff) told council the contract with Crafton & Tull will refine the earlier feasibility work, develop preliminary designs informed by stakeholder input, conduct public‑input…

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