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Parkland staff report progress on Wedge Preserve, playgrounds and lighting upgrades
Summary
Staff reported Wedge Preserve Park construction is progressing toward completion, Terramar Park expanded parking is out to bid (proposals due Jan. 8), Tamar Park playground permits are finalized for a March start, and Pine Trails lighting and other capital projects are being scheduled around sports seasons.
A city staff member provided the advisory board with a series of capital-project updates, saying Wedge Preserve Park construction has advanced through plumbing, mechanical and electrical rough-ins and that the maintenance building panels and boardwalk work are in place.
"The electrical, mechanical, and plumbing rough inspections have been completed for our restroom building," the staff member reported, and said playground equipment has been installed pending minor adjustments and CPSI certification before reopening.
Staff said plans for an expanded parking lot at Terramar Park are out to bid with proposals due Jan. 8; after evaluation staff will make recommendation(s) to the City Commission for final approval. The staff member described the bid timeline and said the project will be coordinated with nearby Hillsborough improvements to minimize disruption.
Permits for the Tamar Park playground have been finalized and equipment ordered, with staff projecting a March start and reopening before summer. Staff also reviewed FY26 items including Pine Trails Park basketball court seating and shade canopies timed after basketball season, and an upgrade to sports lighting via a Musco contract with an estimated three-month lead time for equipment delivery.
On the Liberty Park splash pad replacement, staff said design and quote work is underway and they expect to present plans for review by the May meeting; the replacement would be scheduled to begin after the summer season so the existing splash pad remains available during peak months.
Board members asked technical questions about irrigation and excavation depths at Wedge Preserve and raised concerns that lessons learned from past projects (for example, excavation or water-table issues) be applied to new work; staff responded that engineers reviewed designs and inspections will ensure work meets plans.
No formal vote or procurement decision was made; staff said they will return with procurement recommendations and scheduling information at future meetings.
