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Idaho Falls council hears Frontier Center renovation update; private donors cover majority of cost
Summary
City staff told council the Frontier Center expansion is roughly 70% complete, with large private pledges (Frontier Credit Union $4.4M, CHC Foundation $500,000) and a planned public opening in spring; councilors discussed funding balance, accessibility and naming recommendations.
At a City Council meeting, Pam (Health Services) and architect Roxanne Michael updated council on the Frontier Center renovation, saying construction is roughly 70% complete and the city is aiming for substantial project milestones this winter and spring.
The renovation expands the lobby by about 6,600 square feet, adds multiple new restrooms and family-accessible facilities, and includes new lighting and signage. "Construction is about 70% complete," Pam told the council, and staff are "estimating the completion to be February" with fixtures and signage roughly complete by March and a public celebration planned for spring.
Staff said the construction contract was awarded to Construction Solutions Company at about $7.19 million and that change orders tied to construction work have been small…
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