The Culver Town Council members considered a bid last week for a contractor to complete an upcoming park project.
The project is one of several listed in the Regional Development Plan as part of the Marshall County Crossroads Regional Stellar Communities Initiatives designation.
The improvement area is near the Culver Lion’s Club in the Culver Town Park. There will be parking lot improvements, a plaza with added seating and improved accessibility with sidewalks, added lawn space, Farmer’s Market space, playground redevelopment, the installation of a swinging covered bench, a performance stage, and cornhole boards.
The contract went to Thomas Excavating for $531,000 which is $45,000 over the budgeted amount for the project. However, the Culver Redevelopment Commission pledged additional funding to make sure the funding is available to complete the work.
The project is expected to begin after beach season and could wrap up in 2023 with anticipated delays in the arrival of material.
