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Council approves $61,476 turf installation at Volunteer Park playground
Summary
The council approved a $61,476 bid from Perfect Turf to install turf fall surfacing at Volunteer Park Playground after staff said the product meets CPSI safety standards and the bid was cheaper than poured-in-place alternatives.
The De Pere Common Council approved a $61,476 bid from Perfect Turf to install turf fall surfacing at Volunteer Park Playground. Council members questioned safety comparisons to poured-in-place surfacing; parks staff Marty said both surfaces meet CPSI standards and that other communities have had success with turf.
Marty said the bid "meets all of, the the the CPSI standards" and noted the turf bid came in slightly cheaper than poured-in-place. After discussion the council approved the bid by roll call. Staff indicated this is the first time the city will try turf at this park and will monitor outcomes.
