PPPI Project Update

[Kelly Larabee]

The latest project update from Julie Ebersole, Park Manager, Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, Downtown Division. (images included in the attachment)

 

Encanto Park Improvement Project Summary 

Below is a summary of the projects that are currently underway at Encanto Park. The order of the projects listed is based on priority and projected construction completion dates from the Parks Division and community input.

 

1.      Sports Complex

The Sports Complex has been open for use. There are minor repairs taking place that remain from the contractor’s punchlist.

• New fabric will be ordered to replace the existing windscreens.

2.      Perimeter Fence Project

The perimeter fence is complete. The contractor is still cleaning in a few areas to complete comply with all contract obligations.

 

3.      Restroom Buildings

Plans are 100% complete and have been permitted.

• Parks Development is working with Johnson Collier to come to an agreement on a price for the improvements.
• The City expects to have a contract in place within the next 2 weeks.

 

4.      Picnic Areas

The ramada plans are 100% complete and have been permitted.

• Parks Development is working with Johnson Collier to come to an agreement on a price for the improvements.
• The City expects to have a contract in place within the next 2 weeks.

 

5.      Lake Improvements

Pump is complete.

• The pump was recently inspected and it is working as designed.

 6.      Signage and Entrance Enhancements

Plans are 100% complete and have been permitted.

• Parks Development is working with Johnson Collier to come to an agreement on a price for the improvements.
• The City expects to have a contract in place within the next 2 weeks.

 

7.      Playgrounds

Now that the Sports Complex  and the fence projects are completed, the playground project will take the forefront and be one of the next improvements in the park.

• The City has developed an aquatic theme for the playground on the Encanto B site of the park. Miracle Playgrounds, Cemerock, and Micon Construction will utilized to complete all the playground improvements.
• Wood fiber was installed at the playground in Encanto A and will be installed under the new equipment at Encanto B.
• A community meeting was held to select the exercise equipment. The items selected will be installed in the area just East of the existing pool.

 

Additional projects as funding permits are: parking lot improvement, lagoon dredging, lighting, clubhouse renovation, irrigation improvements, and sports field improvements.