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Council authorizes $453,349 change order to fix Nitroblast pump-room issues; work funded from waterpark capital

North Richland Hills City Council · October 27, 2025
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Council approved Change Order No. 4 for $453,349.52 to reconfigure pumps and electrical/plumbing in the NRH2O Nitroblast pump room after testing found undersized pumps and inadequate pressure; replacement pumps and VFDs have long lead times and work will move the project toward a 2026 season opening. Staff said waterpark funds — not property tax — will pay for the work.

City staff told council that final testing of the Nitroblast attraction revealed hydraulic deficiencies caused by undersized pumps and that the engineering consultant revised the pump‑room design to resolve the issue.

Adrienne Caperni (speaker 22) explained the revised layout requires relocating existing 75‑hp pumps,…

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