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Wichita to seek up to $7.3M from Kansas Water Office to build Botanica water learning center
Summary
Council authorized submission of a $7,295,000 Kansas Water Office grant application to expand Botanica into Sim Park with a hands‑on water learning center and conservatory; staff said no local match is required and award decisions are expected by year‑end.
Wichita — The City Council on Sept. 16 authorized staff to submit an application requesting $7,295,000 from the Kansas Water Office Water Projects Grant Fund to build a water learning center connected to Botanica and Sim Park.
Lindsay Benaco (City Manager’s Office) described the concept as a hands‑on educational hub for K–12 students with visible water…
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