At their last meeting of 2023, the Wellman City Council passed a resolution accepting the project manual and estimated cost support for the construction of a splash pad.

Shive-Hattery, Inc out of Cedar Rapids prepared the project manual for the splash pad, which includes grading plus the installation of all fixtures and equipment. The splash pad, which will be located in the Wellman Community Park, is estimated to cost $103,950.

Bids for the project are open and will be accepted by the Wellman City Clerk until 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 25. Sealed proposals will be opened immediately thereafter. The Council will act upon the proposals at its February 5 meeting or at a special meeting called for that purpose.

Construction of the Wellman splash pad is scheduled to begin on April 24, with a tentative completion date of May 22.