A project of the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District is nearly complete with its first phase.
It was recently announced that 58 acres of land will be developed into the Lauer Historical Farm. The primary work hit an unexpected bump in the road, due to working around bedrock. According to the park district director, the hiccup caused the nearly $2 million project to go over budget by $6,700. Once finished, the farm will be used as an event center and a spot for educational programs. Despite the road block, the project is still on track.
"The primary contract is nearly complete about 97% complete," said Park District Director Kevin Haver. "We're finishing up the punch list on that. We'll be finished with the primary contract here real shortly."
