Some weeks ago Grindline began checking the site for some underground impediments to ensure that the conceptual design can be supported at the location. Exploratory digs with a backhoe revealed some underground permanent structures and utilities that need to be worked around in some way. 

The riverfront site contains some unmapped utilities and some bulkhead supports that extend well into the skatepark site. 

The City and Grindline are looking for ways to retain the design of the skatepark down at Rivergate. If the skatepark needs significant design changes, we would be invited to give input at another public meeting. We do not have a ground breaking date yet the City and Grindline are expecting to be under construction through the summer.