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Forest Park officials outline $700,000 stabilization plan and redevelopment push for Park at Fort Gillum
Summary
City and URA staff told the council that emergency repairs have restored sewer flow at the Park at Fort Gillum, officials have committed an initial $700,000 for critical infrastructure work (86% committed as of March 9), and a comprehensive master plan for long-term redevelopment is now underway.
Rochelle Dennis, Forest Park's economic development director, told the city council on April 6 that emergency repairs to the Park at Fort Gillum have restored proper sewer flow and addressed immediate health and safety concerns while the city and its URA prepare a longer-term redevelopment plan.
Dennis said the property's failing lift station (built c.1945) and a clogged main sewer line were identified in December 2025. "The system is now fully operational with proper flow restored," she said, summarizing recent pump repairs, line clearing and biological disinfection efforts. The city's URA approved an initial $700,000 for critical infrastructure repairs on Feb. 12; Dennis said roughly 86% of that allocation had been committed as of March 9 after a competitive bid process.
Nicole Olive,…
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