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Naperbrook emergency water repairs could cost up to $30,000

Naperville Park Board commissioners voted Thursday to waive normal bidding procedures so water can be restored as quickly as possible to the Naperbrook Golf Course clubhouse.

The clubhouse, located at 22204 W. 111th St., began experiencing water problems in mid-December, requiring a contractor to remove the well, motor and piping for inspection, Park District Executive Director Brad Wilson said.

Since then, there has been no water service and employees must drive to another facility to use the restroom, he said.

Repairs may exceed $30,000 but because it’s an emergency situation, board policy allows the commissioners to waive the competitive bidding process to expedite work.

Even if the bidding process were speeded up, it would still take about 45 days, Wilson said.

“This is exactly the type of emergency where we would need to act quickly,” Commissioner Marie Todd said.

Wilson plans to update the board on the potential repair cost at the next board meeting, scheduled for Jan. 19.

The Thursday meeting was the board’s first of the new year, and board President Mary Gibson said there will have some exciting changes coming in 2023, including the reopening of Springbrook Golf Course after a major renovation; the opening of new pickleball courts at Frontier Park and a pavilion at Knoch Knolls Park; renovation of the skate park at the Centennial Park; pond dredging at Hunters Woods; and shoreline restoration and stabilization at Stanford Meadows and Brook Crossings parks.

“As we start 2023, I’d like to remind everybody that as representatives of the park district we love hearing from members of our community,” Gibson said. “So questions, comments, concerns, ideas and feedback are always welcome. You can find all of our emails online at the park district website, napervilleparks.org.”

Giles Bruce is a freelance reporter for the Naperville Sun.

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