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Council approves roughly $48,356 to fix splash pad after sediment and leaks found
Summary
Interim Manager Sean Hovis reported sedimentation, leaking pipes and installation defects at the Splash Pad reservoir; council approved a budget amendment to fund $48,356.25 in repairs and noted an additional $2,500 change order for reconfiguring the pump discharge line.
Interim City Manager Sean Hovis told the council that Recreation staff and the Catawba County Health Department found substantial grit and sedimentation in the Splash Pad holding reservoir and evidence the reservoir and rain diverter were not installed to function properly. Staff discovered holes in 2-inch piping, a broken ball valve and an unsealed vault that allowed leak paths and sediment intrusion. Martin Plumbing performed temporary repairs to allow inspection and initial operation.
Q&R Structures later identified additional installation defects, including a sinking tank and improperly sealed fittings. Hovis said staff estimated $48,356.25 was needed to fund repairs to bring the Splash Pad into compliance with state standards; Q&R also requested a $2,500 change order to replace a pump discharge layout that had excessive 90-degree fittings and was causing pressure loss. The Parks & Recreation operating budget had $2,500 available to transfer to the Splash Pad Capital Projects Fund for that change order.
Council voted unanimously to approve the budget ordinance amendment to fund the necessary repairs.
The council record indicates staff will proceed with the repairs to remediate the original contractor’s work and to address the infrastructure and public-health concerns identified during inspection.
