El Centro crews drain pond at Bucklin Park for cleaning and maintenance

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) - A popular El Centro park is getting a major upgrade, and visitors will notice a massive change starting Wednesday

Crews have officially started draining the pond at Bucklin Park as part of the Veterans Memorial Phase II Project.

Over the next few months, workers will clean the area, repair damaged pond walls, expand the memorial and construct a brand new walkway.

The City hopes to wrap up construction, which will begin in July, by November, just in time for a Veterans Day grand opening.

"We're really excited about these new improvements. We think it's going to add a beautiful entry point...another secondary entry point to the wall. We have thousands of visitors daily at Bucklin Park and so our goal is to create a safe environment that’s wonderful for a visitors," said Adriana Nava, City of El Centro Community Services.

To support local wildlife, staff will keep a section of water open for ducks and other animals who depend on the habitat.

Locals are also urged to stay clear of the fenced construction zone until the project is fully complete.

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