The Phase 1 construction manager contract for Geist Waterfront Park has been awarded to a local firm, Meyer-Najem.  The company announced Monday the City of Fishers has an agreement with city for the build – operate – transfer agreement.

“We are proud to work on this innovative and leading-edge project in our own community. It’s exciting for Fishers residents and visitors,” said Dan Lawson, Vice President of Business Development at Meyer Najem, in the company news release.

The first phase of Geist Park will include a 3,000 square foot community building with a multipurpose room, a beach-side playscape, picnic shelters, food truck parking and more. The site is a former mining operation, and will provide the first ever public access point to Geist Reservoir for the public.

For Phase I, Meyer Najem will be responsible for project schedule, estimating, budgeting, project safety, and construction. They will work directly with the City of Fishers and the other teams awarded city contracts – Browning Day and A&F Engineering.

“The Geist Waterfront Park is a unique opportunity to open up the beautiful waters and natural landscape of the Reservoir for all residents,” said Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness. “With Meyer Najem’s partnership, we will be able to build within the timeframe and budget we need while creating a new and unique destination for all.”