Splash pad project advances
Summary
The aquatic center will close for the season August 9 due to a leak, but the fix cut the water bill from $60,000 last year to $9,000 this year.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
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Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Addressing the leak slashed the water bill from $60,000 last year to $9,000 this year, but the facility will close for the season August 9.
Taxpayers save tens of thousands in water costs.
Swimmers lose access to the aquatic center after August 9.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council - Jul 20, 2026
The splash pad is on track for an October 16 completion, and the 18th Street trail project continues moving forward.
Park Board - Jul 14, 2026
The aquatic center will close for the season August 9 due to a leak, but the fix cut the water bill from $60,000 last year to $9,000 this year.
City Council - Jul 6, 2026
The pool's leaking section is shut off and will be repaired after the season; a bigger conversation about aquatic center improvements comes this fall.
General - Jun 15, 2026
The council approved the first pay estimate of $84,474.38 to Woodruff Construction, keeping the 2026 splash pad project moving.
City Council - May 4, 2026
Construction on the splash pad breaks ground in the second half of May, with a public groundbreaking ceremony May 14 at 5 p.m. The aquatic center stays open during construction, fenced off from the work zone.
Spencer City Council approves plans for splash pad to open in 2027
Spencer City Council approves plans for splash pad to open in 2027 Siouxland Public Media
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