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District proposes ADA‑friendly playground turf; preliminary bids estimate up to $905,000 systemwide

Wasatch County School Board (workshop) · April 29, 2026
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Staff proposed replacing bark surfacing with artificial turf and rubber underlayment at elementary school playgrounds to improve ADA access; one vendor estimate was $13.40/sq ft with an extrapolated worst‑case total of about $905,000 across five elementary playgrounds; staff will solicit multiple bids and return with specific contract approvals.

District staff proposed upgrading playground surfacing at elementary schools to an artificial turf system with a rubber underlay to improve ADA accessibility. Staff said the recommendation came after consultation with the district’s ADA representative and noted the turf system can be welded and patched in maintenance repairs.

A staff member cited one vendor…

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