The H20 Zone is closed for the 2011 season. See you in 2012!
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The H20 Zone Spray Ground update for August 3, 2009
The pad has been excavated and the layout is now sketched out. Today, the main underground pipes for the water features are being installed. |
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The H²0 Zone Spray Ground update for August 4, 2009
All of the underground pipe system has been completed. The above ground drains have been constructed and connected to the main system. |
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The H20 Zone Spray Ground update for August 5, 2009
The main line for draining the splash pad is being installed. This line will connect to all of the drains on the concrete pad. A two degree slope will be formed on the pad to capture the water and recycle it through the reclaiming tank. |
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H20 Zone Spray Ground Update for August 6, 2009
Today the omni pods are being installed. The omni pods are the water regulators for each feature on the splash pad. The footings were excavated for the building where the chlorination system will be housed |
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The H20 Zone Spray Ground update for August 7, 2009
More omni pods are being installed today. The omni pods are the water regulators for each feature on the splash pad. The maintenance building will begin to be constructed in the next two to three days. |
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The H20 Zone Spray Ground update for August 8, 2009
The footings for the maintenance building are being set and ready for concrete. The maintenance building will house the chlorination system, pumps, and control panels. |
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The H20 Zone Spray Ground update for August 9, 2009
The main plan for drainage that leads to the maintenance building is ready for connection. |
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The H20 Zone Spray Ground update for August 10, 2009
The plumbing lines for the tot area are being installed. This area will include such features as the sea serpent, palm tree, and the crocodiles. |
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The H20 Zone Spray Ground update for August 11, 2009
City crews installed the drainage line that will drain overflow rainwater. The H20 Zone will have a reclaiming water system, recycling a high percentage of the water that will be used. Tomorrow’s update will include information about the concrete pad, detailing the shape of the pad, and what colors have been chosen for the pad. |
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The H20 Zone Spray Ground update for August 12, 2009
The drawing shows the configuration of the concrete pad. The main color of the pad will be a color called sedona, an orange shade. The color of the no-splash zone is going to be a color called straw, which is a grey color. |
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The H20 Zone Spray Ground update for August 13, 2009
The pipes for every feature were installed. Each feature has its own pipe, controlling the water supply to each pod. |
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The H20 Zone Spray Ground Sneak Preview
August 14, 2009
Have you wondered what the new H20 Zone will look like? Here is a sneak preview of one of the many features that will be showcased at the H20 Zone Spray Ground. The frog hoop will lead to one of the most amazing tot zones around, only at the H20 Zone. |
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The H²0 Zone Spray Ground update for August 15, 2009
The colors for the concrete have been selected. The "sedona" color will be the main color of the pad. The "straw" color will be for the "no splash" zone. |
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The H²0 Zone Spray Ground update for August 16, 2009
The block for the maintenance building was installed. |
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The H²0 Zone Spray Ground update for August 17, 2009
The logo features our color design of orange and blue. |
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The H²0 Zone Spray Ground update for August 21, 2009
The maintenance building is being constructed. The building will house all of the mechanical elements that operate the filtration system. |
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The H20 Zone Spray Ground Sneak Preview II
August 22, 2009
Here is a sneak preview of one of the many features that will be showcased at the H20 Zone Spray Ground. There will be three crocodiles at the H20 Zone. |
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The H²0 Zone Spray Ground update for August 23, 2009
The mechanical equipment was delivered and is being inspected for set up in the maintenance building. |
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The H20 Zone Spray Ground update for August 24, 2009
The mechanical equipment for the H20 Zone was installed over the weekend. Items include the main pump, chlorinator, filtration system and the computer panel that operates the system. The concrete pad will be poured tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25th. |
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The H20 Zone Spray Ground update for August 25, 2009
The concrete pad was poured this morning. |
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The H20 Zone Spray Ground update for August 26, 2009
The main pad is a bright sedona color. Wednesday the "no-splash" area will be formed so it will be ready to be poured on Thursday. The unique shape is like no other spray ground around! |
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The H20 Zone Spray Ground - Sneak Preview III
August 27, 2009
Here is a sneak preview of one of the many features that will be showcased at the H20 Zone Spray Ground. There will be a large tumblebucket at the H20 Zone. |
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The H²0 Zone Spray Ground update for August 28, 2009
The "no-splash" area is formed and the concrete will be poured on Monday. The "no-splash" zone will be an area where kids can be and not get wet from all of the many features that will be at the H20 Zone. |
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The H²0 Zone Spray Ground update for August 29, 2009
There will be two sidewalks that lead to the spray ground. The fence will be installed next week.
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The H²0 Zone Spray Ground Sneak Preview IV
August 30, 2009
There will 4 water cannons at the H²0 Zone Spray Ground. |
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The H²0 Zone Spray Ground update for August 31, 2009
The concrete for the “no-splash” zone was poured today. This area is highlighted in the color “straw”. The sidewalks that lead to the H20 Zone will also be done in “straw”. |
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The H²0 Zone Spray Ground update for September 1, 2009
The concrete flooring for the H²0 Zone Spray Ground is now complete. |
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The H²0 Zone Spray Ground update for September 2, 2009
Sod was installed around the concrete pad highlighting the vibrant colors of the pad. |
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The H²0 Zone Spray Ground update for September 3, 2009
Two sidewalks that will lead to the concrete pad were constructed. |
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The H²0 Zone Spray Ground Sneak Preview V
September 4, 2009
There will be a silly serpent at the H²0 Zone Spray Ground. |
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The H²0 Zone Spray Ground update for September 8, 2009
The recirculating water tank arrived at the H²0 Zone Spray Ground. |
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The H²0 Zone Spray Ground update for September 9, 2009
The tank was set in place at the H²0 Zone Spray Ground. The tank will reclaim most of the water used at the spray ground saving 1,000's of gallons of water each year. |
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The H²0 Zone Spray Ground update for September 11, 2009!
The features have arrived! Here is a picture of the featured element "the helicopter" |
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The H²0 Zone Spray Ground update for September 11, 2009
The dump bucket is ready to be installed! |
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The H²0 Zone Spray Ground update for September 13, 2009
The rendering for the H²0 Zone Spray Ground created by Westland resident Scott Catallo. |
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The H²0 Zone Spray Ground update for September 14, 2009
The H²0 Zone Spray Ground is near completion. Match the actual photo to the above rendering. |
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The H²0 Zone Spray Ground update for September 15, 2009
The dump bucket in action! |
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Looking from the back of the H20 Zone! |
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Waiting for the dump bucket to splash! |
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Tons of water spashing! |
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The helicopter disburses water from the rotors. |
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The sea serpent is a hit with the little ones! |
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The crocs are sure to get you wet! |
