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Construction began in on a new aquatic area in Greenwood Tuesday.

The Splash Pad will open next month at Greenwood’s City Center Park.

Later this summer, crews will start building a new $10 million water park. It will replace the Old Town Pool that was torn down due to safety issues.

The new water park will include a lazy river and water slide. It’s set to open next summer.