SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) - The Farrell Dog Park in South Burlington, located off Swift Street near Interstate 189, is now closed for renovations, said city officials Friday.

The park is slated to be expanded, and an existing path will be moved further away from the parking lot to improve safety.

South Burlington voters previously approved funding for the improvements. When the city asked for contractors to bid on the project, the cheapest price they were offered was over $180,000 - more than twice the budget of the project. The city then was able to lower costs by arranging for its Department of Public Works to perform much of the work instead.

The park is expected to be open again some time in November, following construction and, according to city officials, a short period

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