City of Palm Coast Votes to Revitalize James F. Holland Memorial Park Splash Pad for Summer 2024 Fun

In a resounding display of community support, the City of Palm Coast is announcing the unanimous 5-0 vote that took place during the October 3, 2023, City Council meeting. This landmark decision paves the way for an all-encompassing project to rejuvenate the James F. Holland Memorial Park Splash Pad, ensuring it will be ready to welcome families and visitors with open arms for the summer of 2024. 

The splash pad, which temporarily ceased operation in the Fall of 2021 due to safety concerns arising from the wear and tear of the pour-in-place surface material, has been a focal point of our community. Following earnest efforts to address the issues with the parties responsible for the project's original design and construction, the City took proactive steps by engaging external legal counsel to facilitate recovery for the repair and restoration.

The City then enlisted the expertise of Martin Aquatic Design and Engineering to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the splash pad and formulate a meticulous repair plan. Their rigorous evaluation revealed that the restoration would encompass tasks such as the removal of the existing concrete deck, rectifying underground piping and pump room issues, and optimizing water feature placements in alignment with the necessary piping modifications.

Upon the completion of this thorough analysis, City staff released a bid invitation for the Holland Park Splash Pad repair project. The bid received from Saboungi Construction, Inc. reflects a responsible approach to project execution. Saboungi Construction, Inc. has submitted a bid of $2,594,800.00, with an additional $305,420 allocated for Project Contingency. This prudent allocation accounts for any unexpected challenges that may arise during the construction phase and has been included in the Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Improvement Budget.

Building upon a successful history of collaboration, the City of Palm Coast is proud to have partnered with Saboungi Construction Inc. on several distinguished projects, including Linear Park, Phase 1 of Long Creek Nature Preserve, the Indian Trails Sports Complex, and the recent Waterfront Park enhancements. Drawing from their extensive experience in splash pad projects, Saboungi Construction Inc. has also enlisted Western Aquatic Construction and Development as a subcontractor, as recommended by LifeFloor Systems.

With the design phase already complete, repairs for the James F. Holland Park Splash Pad will commence promptly. Construction will conclude by July 2024, bringing back the joy and laughter that was always meant to reside at this cherished community space.

The City of Palm Coast extends its heartfelt gratitude to our community members for their patience and support throughout this process. We eagerly anticipate the upcoming transformation of the James F. Holland Park Splash Pad, and we look forward to sharing this revitalized gem with you all in the summer of 2024!

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