RT 17 Park Progress Update March 2020 - As submitted by Selectman Ralph Zampano
Here is a Route 17 Park Project status accompanied by some
great drone shots by Jim Tripp . Please note that the project remains on
budget into this final stretch as it nears completion:
Strickland Road – Road has been paved but cannot be reopened
until Frontier has shifted their communications lines to provide proper road
clearance. Once that process is completed the utility pole (located slightly in
the road) can be removed and all road work completed. This is targeted to be
accomplished in 4 weeks.
Walking Trails/Parking – Paving inside the park has been
completed and the gates have been installed. Fence work has also been
completed.
Playground – All planned playground features have been
installed. The equipment is waiting final inspection.
Splashpad – All splashpad features have been installed. All
that remains is installation of the pump that connects the splash pad and
irrigation systems. Once that pump has been installed and the weather gets
warmer, system testing will commence.
Concession Building – Exterior siding and trim has been
installed with only some ornamental pieces and external lighting fixtures
remaining. Internal finish work is in process. All work on the building is
expected to be completed in 3 to 4 weeks.
Soccer and Softball Fields – The fields have grown in very
well but will need another season of growth to ensure the turf is mature enough
for heavy use. They will be evaluated in April, but regular usage will probably
not begin until the fall. Baseball backstops, fencing and team benches are in
place. Safety netting will be installed in the spring.
Bocci Court and Horseshoe Pit – Work on the bocci court and
horseshoe pit was recently completed.
Fitness Circuit – Purchase order was issued to order all
planned fitness equipment. Expected delivery is at the end of April or start of
May, with installation shortly thereafter.
In summary, construction of our new park is on schedule to
be completed this spring with all planned features. We look forward to seeing
the community enjoy this new facility. However, it is important to note that
the site is still a construction zone and under the developers’ control and
should not yet be used for activities.
