Politics & Government
City Of Clayton: Gift To Revitalize Pond In Oak Knoll Park
Repairs to the pond at Oak Knoll Park have been on the City's list of capital improvements for several years due to an ongoing leak and ...
08/17/2021 11:00 AM
Repairs to the pond at Oak Knoll Park have been on the City’s list of capital improvements for several years due to an ongoing leak and deterioration of the surrounding hardscape. However, the project had not met the necessary mix of need, timing, and funding sources to outrank other capital improvements in the budgeting process – until now!
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This year, a resident pledged funds through the Clayton Community Foundation to not only complete the repairs, but also enhance the site for both humans and wildlife alike. The gift will fund a comprehensive project that includes tuckpointing and dredging of the pond, new sidewalks and plant life, and a new overlook pavilion. These enhancements are expected to reenergize the site while simultaneously decreasing annual water and sewer expenses.
The planning phase wrapped up this summer with discussions at Parks and Recreation Commission meetings and an in-person meeting at pond. The architects at SWT Design are currently finalizing construction documents for the project to go out for bid this fall. At the current pace, construction is anticipated to begin in October and be completed by the end of the year. Details about this and other projects in Clayton parks can be found at claytonmo.gov/parksprojects.
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Repairs to the pond at Oak Knoll Park have been on the City’s list of capital improvements for several years due to an ongoing leak and deterioration of the surrounding hardscape. However, the project had not met the necessary mix of need, timing, and funding sources to outrank other capital improvements in the budgeting process – until now!
This year, a resident pledged funds through the Clayton Community Foundation to not only complete the repairs, but also enhance the site for both humans and wildlife alike. The gift will fund a comprehensive project that includes tuckpointing and dredging of the pond, new sidewalks and plant life, and a new overlook pavilion. These enhancements are expected to reenergize the site while simultaneously decreasing annual water and sewer expenses.
The planning phase wrapped up this summer with discussions at Parks and Recreation Commission meetings and an in-person meeting at pond. The architects at SWT Design are currently finalizing construction documents for the project to go out for bid this fall. At the current pace, construction is anticipated to begin in October and be completed by the end of the year. Details about this and other projects in Clayton parks can be found at claytonmo.gov/parksprojects.
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