Waterloo Seeking $ to Repair Ped Bridge

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Waterloo officials say they might seek $2 million in gaming money to help upgrade a downtown pedestrian bridge.

The  Black Hawk County Gaming Association discussed the possibility of the project at a meeting Monday. City leaders had presented the idea to association president Tim Hurley in December.

Engineers estimate refurbishing the bridge would cost about $1.5 million. They say requirements to protect the river from contamination could add to that estimate.

Hurley says the discussion was an "early warning" that the city might apply for funding. Officials have not yet submitted an official request to the association.

The association has the gaming license to the Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo and distributes 5.75 percent of gross receipts to area projects and nonprofits.