Update on the Texas Avenue Dog Park in Ward 7

“The Department of General Services (DGS) wants to inform you of a recent development that will impact the Texas Avenue Dog Park. We have made the decision to terminate contracts with Broughton Construction Company after careful consideration and assessment of their performance. We understand that this will cause the Texas Avenue Dog Park project to be delayed; however, our priority remains delivering the highest quality facilities which serve the public's needs across the District-in this case, the Department of Parks and Recreation's first dog park East of the River.

We are working diligently to assess the situation, explore alternative solutions, and minimize disruptions caused by this change as we move toward a Winter 2023 start date. At this time, the construction permits have not expired. Our team is committed to keeping you informed about the progress of this project, as well as the steps we are taking to minimize delays and deliver this dog park as swiftly as possible. We appreciate your understanding as we navigate this situation.

Thank vou for vour support and cooperation. Please contact Wayne Gore, wayne.gore@dc.gov, with any questions, or visit https://dgs.dc.gov/page/texas-avenue-dog-park1-0”