Next Generation Playground Phase 1 construction
Summary
The big playground rebuild at Dormont Park is moving on two fronts: a construction RFP for Phase 1 that isn't finished yet, and a $168,553 pavilion purchase for Phase 2 through a state grant that requires work within a year. Council wants the full RFP in hand before advertising it.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 2
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 28, 2026, up from 2 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
The pavilion costs $168,553, and the Phase 1 construction contract will follow once the RFP is advertised and bid.
Families and kids who use Dormont Park get a new playground and pavilion sooner.
Mentions & discussions (10)
Borough of Dormont - Nov 2, 2026
Council awarded the big park project's site ($1.38M) and electrical ($109K) contracts, plus a $250K safety surface purchase. The long-planned playground is finally moving toward construction.
Supercommittee & Agenda Review - Oct 26, 2026
The playground replacement bid came in within budget — three general construction bidders and an electrical bid from Allegheny City Electric. Council expects to award the bid November 2.
Supercommittee & Agenda Review - Sep 28, 2026
The borough is asking the state to waive the RFP process so consultant Pashek + MTR can finish the comprehensive recreation plan in 2027, as the grant expires this year. Separately, the New Generation playground is out to bid, with construction on the playground and pavilion expected in 2027.
Supercommittee & Agenda Review - Aug 31, 2026
The state DCNR has approved all documents for the playground project and final sealed plans were submitted, so bidding could open any day. Bids are expected in 30–45 days with an award at the November voting meeting.
Supercommittee & Agenda Review - Jul 27, 2026
Girl Scout Troop 71007 wants to clean up the dog park, fix fence gaps, build a stick-and-ball library and hang a temporary sign — all self-funded — for their Bronze Award. Council said go for it.
Borough of Dormont - Jul 6, 2026
Phase 1 construction bids will be advertised, and the Phase 2 pavilion was bought early using grant money. Both phases will be built at the same time.
Supercommittee & Agenda Review - Jun 29, 2026
The castle-themed playground RFP is being finalized with new language encouraging community involvement and requiring a custom castle centerpiece rather than catalog equipment. The advertise vote happens July 6.
Supercommittee - Jun 22, 2026
The big playground rebuild at Dormont Park is moving on two fronts: a construction RFP for Phase 1 that isn't finished yet, and a $168,553 pavilion purchase for Phase 2 through a state grant that requires work within a year. Council wants the full RFP in hand before advertising it.
Borough of Dormont - Jun 1, 2026
Council adopted Ordinance 1659, borrowing up to $1.5 million through a general obligation note to fund the playground and next year's capital improvements.
Supercommittee - May 18, 2026
A $1,000 Audubon grant brings a chimney swift tower to Dormont Park, flower art comes to Hillsdale Park (unveiled June 14), and new black vinyl fencing goes up at the Pop Murray dugouts.
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