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Normal hires PJ Hoerr to build the Children's Discovery Museum's water play expansion

The Daily Normal teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If your kids love the water table, good news: the is getting more room for it. The Normal Town Council Monday night unanimously approved a contract with Central Illinois-based to enclose the space beneath the museum's existing balcony.

$863,729cost of the museum project, which the foundation will reimburse

The Foundation will reimburse the town for the full cost.

Source: WEEK 25 News Now

The Pantagraph says the agreement is capped at nearly $864,000. City Manager Pam Reece said PJ Hoerr is the most cost-effective choice because the company is "already onsite" with a contract for the underpass project.

  • Contractor: PJ Hoerr, already mobilized in the area
  • What's built: indoor space for a new water table exhibit
  • Demolition: expected to begin immediately, per a council memo

The museum plans to open the new space in early 2028

  1. Nov. 2Town Council unanimously approves the contract
  2. 2027Exterior building work is expected to be completed
  3. Early 2028Museum plans to open the expanded space with the new exhibit

Source: WEEK 25 News Now

Sources: WEEK 25 News Now, The Pantagraph

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