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Bender Park is a 303-acre park in Oak Creek that primarily provides passive recreation opportunities through restored natural areas as well as access to Lake Michigan for water recreation. The slopes in the park have experienced a variety of failures due to compromised drainage and stormwater management, which in turn have negatively impacted the hard surfaces in the park. The main roadway pavement rating is 34/100, and Parks frequently receives complaints about its condition.
The scope of work for this project includes the replacement of Bender Park Roadway and walkway to the Boat Launch and Lakefront access. This comprehensive project is required to address both drainage and the roadway surface. Overlooks, drainage improvements, slope stability improvements, stormwater best management practices, landscaping, guardrails, green infrastructure, improvements to utilities, natural area restoration, and management shall also be incorporated. Planning and 90% design plans are complete, and a 2026 Capital Project Request was prepared and submitted for the construction phase (see documents on the sidebar).
Bender Park is a 303-acre park in Oak Creek that primarily provides passive recreation opportunities through restored natural areas as well as access to Lake Michigan for water recreation. The slopes in the park have experienced a variety of failures due to compromised drainage and stormwater management, which in turn have negatively impacted the hard surfaces in the park. The main roadway pavement rating is 34/100, and Parks frequently receives complaints about its condition.
The scope of work for this project includes the replacement of Bender Park Roadway and walkway to the Boat Launch and Lakefront access. This comprehensive project is required to address both drainage and the roadway surface. Overlooks, drainage improvements, slope stability improvements, stormwater best management practices, landscaping, guardrails, green infrastructure, improvements to utilities, natural area restoration, and management shall also be incorporated. Planning and 90% design plans are complete, and a 2026 Capital Project Request was prepared and submitted for the construction phase (see documents on the sidebar).
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Plan
Bender Park Roadway and Drainage Replacement has finished this stage
During the planning stage, we complete site surveys, and feasibility studies, and gather additional information to develop project goals, outcomes and budgets.
Design
Bender Park Roadway and Drainage Replacement is currently at this stage
We are currently designing the roadway, bike/pedestrian trail and stormwater management ideas. The design stage for this project encompasses several phases including concept development, design options, final design and engineering plans. Once design is complete, we develop technical renderings and construction plan documents.
Final Design
this is an upcoming stage for Bender Park Roadway and Drainage Replacement
This stage includes final design and engineering plans. Once design is complete, we develop technical renderings and construction plan documents.
Construction Ready
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During this stage requests for bids are issued and contractors are selected. Sometimes projects may wait in this stage until construction funding is secured.
Construction
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Construction is underway and will follow the construction plan - which may include several phases. During this stage facility and road closures may be needed.
In Use
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The project is open to the public for use.
Close Out
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Construction has ended and final reviews are underway.
