The Pioneer Park project moves one step closer towards completion after Gustine City Council approved a revised plan on Tuesday, instructing City Manager Soknirorn Than and his staff to file the paperwork to California State Parks.
In 2019, the city of Gustine received a $1.3 million grant through the California Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Park Program to transform Pioneer Park into a modern recreational area, which includes a full-court basketball court, playground, a splash pad, two picnics areas, a plaza/rest area, restrooms and site fencing.
Due to economic conditions such as inflation, the project’s estimated cost was $2.34 million, more than $1 million in exceeding costs. According to an April 1 staff report, efforts by city staff to receive additional funding ultimately fell through due to federal funding cuts through the presidential administration…