McCollum Park Infrastructure Renovation Now Underway

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – The Board of Park Commissioners reviewed information presented and related to the 28 bids received for nine different scope packages for the McCollum Park Infrastructure Renovation during the July 21st Park Board meeting.

Commissioners approved actions that will allow the project to move forward by early August. The $3.7M construction project includes funding from bonds issued last year and a $400,000 grant from the State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

The park renovation project will include new ballfield backstops & fencing, spectator seating, restroom-concession building, replacement picnic pavilion, sports lighting, sportfield irrigation, pedestrian plaza improvements and parking lot expansion.

The project is set to commence August 2011 with estimated completion in July 2012. Updates on the project can be found at www.dgparks.org/Administration/capital-projects.htm.

The Downers Grove Park District is dedicated to providing a wide variety of year-round recreation programs, facilities, parks, open space and natural areas that respond to the articulated needs and desires of residents. For more information, call (630) 963-1300.

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