Oct 1, 2024 By Jon Andreassi 1 min read

Peters Township council voted Monday to approve a nearly $6 million contract for the construction of a splash pad at Rolling Hills Park.

Council voted 6-1, with Gary Stiegel dissenting, to award the contract to Massaro Construction, based in O’Hara Township. In addition to the splash pad, the $5.995 million project will include shelters, parking and restrooms.

According to township manager Paul Lauer, Peters will be able to fund at least half the project through grants. The township originally received the money for a more expansive aquatic center at Rolling Hills Park that would have included a pool and a lazy river.

Council had budgeted $10 million for the aquatic center, but rejected bids last year when the lowest one came in at $17.35 million.

The funding has been repurposed to continue with “phase one” of the project, according to Lauer.

“I have no idea when phase two will occur,” Lauer said.

Lauer said the township hopes to begin construction this month.