Local government leaders plunged kayak paddles into the earth Tuesday to celebrate a project about seven years in the making: a whitewater park. The Glenwood Springs City Council awarded an $888,838 contract in November for construction of the feature in the Colorado River. A number of other groups and businesses also donated funds for the project. Preliminary work is under way, and on-site construction should start within a week or two. Work is expected to be complete by March 15 - just about time for early season use of the park.

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