PROJECTBUDGET PLANNING

Playground equipment removal funding

Town of Houghton
Detected
Aug 17, 2026
78 days ago
Sector
Parks & Recreation
Detected 78 days agoAug 17

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From the meeting

Under risk management recommendations, the board noted that playground equipment had been removed and that next steps were still being considered. The minutes say potential funding may be available through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). This is a funding-led park project that could create follow-on procurement for replacement or site work once the township decides what to do next.

Meeting date
August 17, 2026
Agency
Town of Houghton

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