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City gives $1.8 million Delwood Park update; council debates resurfacing vs. replacement
Summary
Public Works Director Garrett told council the Delwood Park construction documents are about 75% complete and the current estimate is $1.8 million for courts, trails, pavilion, playground safety and drainage; council asked for surfacing options, geotechnical details and clarification on bond restrictions.
Public Works Director Garrett updated the Mount Pleasant City Council on Delwood Park on Aug. 4, reporting construction documents are roughly 75% complete and the current project estimate is about $1.8 million.
Garrett outlined the plan for new tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, a pavilion (with a lower-cost option under consideration), walking-trail connections, lighting and playground-safety improvements. "Today, we're sitting at about 75% completion on the construction document," Garrett said, and noted the team is pursuing cost-saving revisions to maximize bond proceeds. He emphasized the project is funded by a 2024 bond specifically designated for Delwood Park, and that reallocating those funds would create legal issues.
Council members asked whether resurfacing older courts would be a viable, lower-cost option. Garrett said resurfacing might temporarily help but that the courts are in poor condition and replacement would likely be a longer-term solution; he estimated resurfacing at roughly $30,000 per court but said new courts could last 30 years. Garrett also summarized recent maintenance work (bridge decking, tree removal, washout repairs) and a geotechnical study and said recommended court construction would follow required site specifications to reduce future cracking. He offered to provide additional cost options and further technical details to council.
