ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) – The State of Indiana has approved $1-point-3 million to complete renovations on the Toboggan Run at Pokagon State Park in Steuben County.
The original request from the Indiana D.N.R. would have replaced the old PVC piping with new PVC piping that form the areas of ice for sledding.
The replacement was needed due to increased leaking and the end of the pipe’s life cycle.
But the manufacturer of the new PVC piping indicated that it should not be used because it could lead to environmental stress cracking.
The request approved on Wednesday by the Indiana Senate Budget Committee ensures that the PVC piping will be replaced with copper piping to avoid the State assuming the full cost of any failure and any environmental or safety issues.
This will be the largest update to Pokagon’s toboggan since the 1980’s when it was rebuilt and warming rooms were added.
The toboggan traditionally opens during Thanksgiving weekend and operates until the end of February.
(Picture courtesy of Indiana Department of Natural Resources)
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