Parrot Island Waterpark Waterslide Acquisition
Sector: Government • Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Source: KUAF Public Radio
The city of Fort Smith initially planned to purchase five waterslides for Parrot Island Waterpark at a cost of $2.1 million, but the cost has increased to approximately $6.5 to $6.8 million. The city board approved the acquisition without a study session, leading to controversy and a proposed ordinance to require public review and cost estimates for large capital projects to prevent similar issues
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Government
- Location
- Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- KUAF Public Radio
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Description | The city of Fort Smith initially planned to purchase five waterslides for Parrot Island Waterpark at a cost of $2.1 million, but the cost has increased to approximately $6.5 to $6.8 million. The city board approved the acquisition without a study session, leading to controversy and a proposed ordinance to require public review and cost estimates for large capital projects to prevent similar issues in the future. |
Original sector | Public Amenities |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Arkansas |
City | Fort Smith |
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Source | KUAF Public Radio |
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Sector | Government |
Article published date | 2025-11-03 |
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