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.
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.”