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Playhouse ramp poured, parking-lot work and playground installation on track, officials say
Summary
Officials said the Playhouse ramp pour is complete and the ramp will open temporarily after cure and railing installation; Pine Street and Western Parking Lot remain active projects and playground equipment has been delivered with installation planned for February–March.
Town staff reported progress on several individual capital projects, including a near-complete Playhouse ramp, ongoing Pine Street and Western Parking Lot work, and a playground where equipment is stored and scheduled for installation.
Speaker 2 said crews likely finished the Playhouse ramp’s final pour and that the ramp should be functional after curing and rail installation. "They probably finished the final pour because the lehi truck was coming at 11. And, they'll finish that today. So then all we're waiting on is for it to be cured and, and then put the railing up, and then we can open it up temporarily while we finish the parking lot," Speaker 2 said.
About the playground: Speaker 2 reported the fitness area is complete, the playground grading and granite curbing are done, equipment has been delivered and stored, and installation is expected to start in February with the poured-in-place surface to follow in mid-March when temperatures permit.
Contractors and procurement: Speaker 6 asked how FGB Construction and Burns Construction differ. Speaker 2 explained Burns is a larger firm with multiple divisions (water, gas, site) while FGB specializes in paving and site work; both submit independent bids and the town tries to time solicitations to secure competitive pricing.
Public-private contributions: staff noted certain projects were donation-driven or capped by town policy; for example, the Cobble Field project included a capped $2,000,000 town contribution with athletics groups covering overages.
Next steps: staff will continue with site cures, railing installation and staged openings, and will bring any design or funding changes to the Board of Finance as needed.
