Tempe approves $12.4 million upgrade to dam

By Ryan Cummings | ABC15.com

The Tempe City Council voted 7-0 Thursday night in favor of a $12.4 million upgrade for the Tempe Town Lake dam

The current rubber dam burst back in 2010, emptying the lake.

City leaders fixed the problem, but say a steel dam would offer a more permanent solution.

A media crew reports on a dam burst at Tempe Town Lake that left the lake empty in 2010. : Photo by Carter Radcliffe / Brophy High School
A media crew reports on a dam burst at Tempe Town Lake that left the lake empty in 2010. : Photo by Carter Radcliffe / Brophy High School

Assistant City Manager Jeff Kulaga says, “It makes sense for our climate. We believe it’s for safety, and reliability and meeting the flood water needs and durability; the steel gate with the hydraulic pistons is the right choice for our needs and conditions.”

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