(Atlantic, Iowa) – The SplashPad Project in Atlantic is another step closer to becoming a reality. The Atlantic City Council, this (Wednesday) evening unanimously passed a Resolution authorizing the bid letting and setting the date for public hearing, as March 20, 2024. Dave Sturm,with Snyder and Associates Engineers in Atlantic, spoke on behalf of Project Manager Mike Jorgensen, with regard to the final plans and specifications for the project.

Sturm said the tentative completion date for the project is just before Labor Day, 2024, but some contractors feel that may be too soon, and it might reflect poorly on the bids.

SplashPad Fundraising Committee Chair Jeremy Butler said the project can be started sooner, but it would affect the CAT grant application that’s been applied for.

Butler said the original estimated project cost was $673,000, but they Committee is working to par down some features to try and make the estimate come-in closer to $600,000. Dave Sturm said one of the cost saving measures is through generous, in-kind donations.

Snyders will send out the plans and specs to prospective bidders. Their bids will be due-in by March 15th.