ANGLETON — The original plan for the new Lakeside Park had in mind a $5 million budget. With that number lowered to $3 million, decisions needed to be made about what to cut, what to later add back in and in what order.
City parks and recreation staff are examining ways to save money on some aspects of the park and use those freed-up funds to cover the amenities as the ability to do so arises.
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Wes Wolfe is a reporter for The Facts. Contact him at 979-237-0152.
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