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Newburgh committee: playground rising fast; staff cites $32,000 unexpected cost and plans for concession stand
Summary
Town staff told the parks committee that playground equipment has gone up quickly with a mid-July target; workers found a buried concrete pad that added about $32,000 to costs. Staff also outlined key-fob locks, Lou building painting and a proposed packaged-food concession stand pending budget approval.
The Town of Newburgh parks committee heard an upbeat construction update as crews installed playground equipment rapidly and the town set a mid-July completion target.
"The playground goes up fast, and the only thing that really will slow them down, obviously, is weather," said the staff member reporting construction progress, noting crews were working long hours and that concrete and turf subcontractors could affect the schedule. Staff said fencing and signage are in place and police have increased patrols…
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