Vista's High-Priority Community Projects
Several high-priority community projects are now either completed or underway in Vista. The City’s first and foremost priority was building and staffing two new fire stations – one in south Vista and one in central Vista. Fire Station No. 5 and No. 6 are now complete and fully operational as of April, 2009. In addition, Fire Station No. 1 was completely renovated and re-opened in May, 2010. The Moonlight Amphitheatre project is also complete and opened for the summer season in July, 2009. The City's Civic Center was opened to the public in June, 2010. All of these community projects have been made possible because of increased revenue provided by Proposition L, a half-cent sales tax increase approved by Vista voters in November 2006.
Fire Station No's. 5 and 6
The Fire Station Projects have been completed as of April, 2009, ahead of schedule and under budget. This site provides information on the completed project, including construction photos through the life of the project and more information on the projects. Jeff Katz Architecture was the architect for both stations, and Erickson-Hall Construction Co. was the general contractor for both stations as well.
Civic Center
The new Civic Center was opened to the public in June, 2010. A public grand opening and dedication ceremony was held on June 29, 2010. The current building is being demolished and landscaping and the parking lot will be completed by the end of the year. Carrier Johnson & Culture was the architecture firm for the civic center. Highland Partnership was the design-builder. For the latest information, please visit the Civic Center Project site.
Vista Community Sports Park
The last of the community projects to be completed - the Vista Sports Park opened on August 21, 2010. Lusardi Construction Company was the design builder.
Moonlight Amphitheatre
The permanent stage house for the Moonlight Amphitheater began construction in September 2008 and was completed in June 2009. Sundt was the design-builder. For information on the project, including construction photos, please visit the Moonlight Amphitheatre Project site.