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Bubbling Springs Park construction update: groundwater, unexpected pipe removal raise costs
Summary
Staff reported the Bubbling Springs Park project remains under construction; the original $11.4 million budget has a current balance-to-complete of about $8 million, a $1.45 million contingency exists, and unanticipated groundwater and transit pipe removal (about $33,000) have affected progress; opening is expected in late March.
Housing and Facilities Director Gabby Basua told the council July 15 that Bubbling Springs Park construction is moving forward but has encountered unexpected conditions that affected costs and schedule. The original construction budget was $11.4 million; staff reported a contingency of $1.45 million and said the "balance to complete" as of the prior week was approximately $8 million.
Basua described work completed to date: demolition and rough grading are finished; building footings are in and CMU wall installation is underway; irrigation and underground electrical systems are roughly 80–90% complete in many park areas; sidewalks and ballfield footings are in progress. Staff said one unanticipated cost—removal of transite (asbestos-containing) pipe discovered during excavation—accounted for about $33,000 in additional expense and required safe abatement.
Groundwater encountered during rainy months has proven more extensive than contractors anticipated, requiring additional mitigation. Basua said the park remains "on track" as of the update, with an anticipated public opening in late March (staff emphasized dates can change if new issues arise). Council members praised the project team for progress and asked staff to notify the city manager if any new roadblocks appear; weekly progress reports are being provided to the manager.
The presentation included detailed line‑item progress for fields, play areas, restrooms, lighting and shade structures; staff said some elements (for example, rubber matting for accessible swing pads) will be procured through separate contracts later this fiscal year.
