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City using recycled water, turf at new park
Sep 4, 2008
 By Colin McConville

Photo by: Nick Lovejoy, Staff Photographer
HOLLISTER

The City of Hollister recently accepted a bid from Perma-Green Hydroseed, Inc. of Gilroy to develop Brigantino Park - set to feature a recycled water system of irrigation and turf - for a cost of $1.8 million.

City officials want to "treat the water to a recyclable level, making it a reliable source for agricultural work," said city Engineering Manager Steve Wittry.

The land, across the street from the industrial plant on San Juan-Hollister road, already has been purchased by the city for $5 million. The property, which currently has four houses on it, will be converted to 45 acres of turf. The city plans to help relocate the current residents of those houses.

The goal of this project is twofold, according to Wittry. He said this plan has been "in the works for a while, in response to community needs." The first of those needs is the long-term use of the reclaimed water. The second is to provide the city with open park space. Wittry added that finding grassy places for sports practices has been difficult.

There were 10 bids for this project ranging in price from $1.7 million to $2.6 million, according to the city council staff report. Built into the project is $100,000 for the city manager to have available if costs rise once construction has begun.

Colin McConville
Colin McConville is a reporter with the Hollister Free Lance. You can reach him by email or at (831) 637-5566.

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