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Council approves $141,506 contract increase for Augusta Quarry amenities; city says opening likely this summer

3350907 · May 17, 2025

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The council approved a change order increasing the contract for Augusta Quarry amenities phase 2, raising the contract by $141,506.61 to a new total of $3,767,296.99. City and project representatives said the site should open this summer though a firm ribbon-cutting date is not set.

The City Council approved a contract amendment increasing Southern Constructors Inc.'s contract for the Augusta Quarry amenities phase 2 project by $141,506.61, for a revised contract total of $3,767,296.99. Council approved the change order by voice vote.

Vice Mayor Smith asked project representative Wes Sauer (identified in the meeting as working with Urban Welders/West Sword) to update the council and the public. Sauer said construction is in the final push, docks and buildings "look awesome," and staff are hopeful for completion in the next few weeks; the administration expects a summer 2025 opening but provided no firm date.

Councilmembers praised the public-private coordination on the project and thanked construction and parks staff for progress on the amenities. The amendment was presented as part of follow-on costs to finish the site.