At this meeting, a concept design will be introduced that shows the features that can possibly be included in the aquatics center that will be located near Stadium Park. There is an activity pool, a multi-use pool that will have a retractable enclosure for year-round use. There is also a pool house and concession restroom area in the design. They are looking for more public input before the design is locked in.

The Lima Rotary Club got an update on the project at their meeting on Monday, the stormwater sewers and the water lines have been run to the project. The foundation has been laid for the amphitheater and for the restroom and the cinder blocks have started to go down for both. The project got a big boost last month as it got $800 thousand dollars from the state as part of the capital budget. That means the main part of the project is fully funded and ready to benefit the community.

Work on the long-awaited “Greater Lima Region Park and Amphitheater is set to begin with phase one of the project which will include the amphitheater and restrooms. The 2.5-million dollar project is funded in part by private donations and state funding dollars. The public-private partnership is a first for the city and will provide a vibrant and versatile public park in the heart of the city.