Lake Forest officials approve new pavilion for Waveland Park despite higher than estimated construction costs

Lake Forest officials approve new pavilion for Waveland Park despite higher than estimated construction costs

Despite estimated costs coming in nearly $400,000 over budget, the Lake Forest City Council has approved construction of a new pavilion at Waveland Park. At its Sept. 15 meeting, the council unanimously passed a $1.34 million contract, including a 5 % contingency, with Efraim Carlson Construction. The contract covers demolition of the existing 1975 pavilion and construction of a new approximately 2,100 square foot open-air structure featuring a …