Oasis Developers Unveil Partnership To Boost Worker Safety On $400M Project

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Brinkmann Constructors, the general contractor for the $400 million Oasis at Lakeport development at the Lake, has announced the company is raising the bar for construction safety through a new partnership with the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) on the project.

As part of the administration's exclusive Strategic Partnership Program (OSPP), Brinkmann says the company is aiming to set a gold standard for job site safety, protecting hundreds of workers as they bring the massive Lake of the Ozarks resort to life.

The partnership was formalized during a signing ceremony attended by project leaders, safety officials, and community representatives. As one of only four OSPPs involving Kansas City-area contractors, Brinkmann says this initiative underscores the selective nature of the program, which works to protect millions of workers nationwide by fostering a culture of safety and collaboration.

The Oasis, led by Brinkmann in collaboration with Tegethoff Development, is an ambitious project set to transform the Lake.

Key features include:

- A 13-story, 401-room Marriott hotel with below-grade parking, expansive convention spaces, multiple restaurants, a spa, outdoor pools, and pickleball courts.

- An indoor water park with a retractable roof, seven slides, a lazy river, and interactive play areas.

- A nine-acre amusement park boasting 12 rides, including two roller coasters and a 170-foot Ferris wheel overlooking the lake.

- A parking garage with 800 spaces, including 20 electric vehicle stalls.

- Public access to 200 boat slips for lake visitors.

The project, which began in summer 2023, involves significant infrastructure work, including over eight miles of electrical conduit and nearly 60,000 square feet of retaining walls already installed in the amusement park area.

Currently, approximately 320 workers from 52 contracted firms are on-site, according to Brinkmann.

Brinkmann says its partnership with OSHA represents a commitment to hazard-free workplaces. This marks the first OSPP for both Brinkmann Constructors and Tegethoff Development. As part of the initiative, the team will implement advanced safety protocols, rigorous training, and regular evaluations to ensure a safe working environment for all involved.

"Through our active participation, we aim to make a positive change that extends beyond our teams, inspiring other companies to prioritize safety first, last, and always," said Rick Barker, a Senior Project Manager.