Concrete projects can be expensive, but luckily for USD 428 in Great Bend financial assistance from the City of Great Bend and a competitive company has helped reduce the bill.

The school district is aiming at reconstructing the sidewalk in front of Park Elementary School on Williams Street and a portion near the Fieldhouse at Great Bend High School.

USD 428 Superintendent Khris Thexton says with the price Concrete Services has quoted the district, it would be hard to beat using their own personnel.

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Concrete Services will handle the sidewalk replacement at Park over Spring Break weather permitting for $8,000. The City of Great Bend will chip in $1,305 for the project dealing with city infrastructure that is deteriorating.

Thexton says they will also pour concrete over a portion east of the Fieldhouse, between the building and the track near the south entrance to Memorial Stadium.

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The district has struggled to grow grass in the section with many people gathering there after games and common traffic. Water flow also currently runs back to the building. The 3,781 square foot concrete project will cost $14,745 and will be finished this summer by Concrete Services.