(Atlantic, Iowa) – City officials, SplashPad Fundraising Committee members, construction representatives and a local contractor were on-hand this (Monday) afternoon near the Sunnyside Pool in Atlantic, for a groundbreaking ceremony that was held for the SplashPad Project.  Splashpad Fundraising Co-Chair Jeremy Butler reminded those in attendance, about the genesis of the project.

Butler said the Splashpad would not have been possible without the support of the community and generous donors, the City, the Committee and many others.

Even the kids got involved in the fundraising effort.

Fundraising Co-Chair Ali Pieken, he said was instrumental in making the project a reality, as well. She was also thankful for the support the project has received.

The Atlantic SplashPad will feature over 4,500-square feet of water feature fun, including interactive fountains, spray pads, dump buckets, water cannons, and more. Tyler Henley, with the Henley Group, was on-hand for the groundbreaking ceremony. His company was awarded the contract to build the SplashPad.

Rob Stamp with Stamp Construction was on-hand with his skid-steer loader/bucket to take the first bite of dirt, after the dignitaries used spades to turn over the first shovels of dirt.
The project is expected to be completed by Labor Day.