By Shereen Siewert
WAUSAU — A proposed dog park met with massive enthusiasm from many of Wausau’s dog owners is expected to cost taxpayers $131,631 to construct, according to preliminary estimates released this week.
But that cost could could drop, as city leaders aim to solicit private and foundation donations to help defray the cost of creating and maintaining the park, which could open as early as this year. Members of the activist Facebook group WausDog have formed a Wausau Dog Park steering committee to assist city officials in making the park a reality.
The 2-acre parcel, located at 224 S. Fourth Street, was selected over three alternate sites scattered around the city and is subject to DNR approval due to necessary environmental remediation of the land.
The biggest single expense is a 5-foot vinyl fence projected to cost $26,800, according to city documents. An irrigation system, parking and asphalt, shade shelter and turf are the other most expensive items on the list. See the full document embedded below.
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