Founders Park (formerly Leland Municipal Park) serves as the flagship facility for a myriad of events and programs throughout the year. Town Council adopted the master plan at its March 2020 regular meeting. The Town is now moving forward with engineering and design, which includes amenities such as an amphitheater, splash pad, veterans memorial, updated playground, and walking trails.
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Focus over the last month has been on installing stormwater pipe and boxes under the new Perry Avenue extension, and outfall pipe from the new stormwater pond. Crews have also been working on the installation of footers for the restroom pavilion, amphitheater, and picnic shelter.
Over the past month, crews have been focused on continuing the site work necessary for the extension of Perry Avenue and the site stormwater system. Additionally, they have been working to grade the new multiuse path, parking lots, and building pads.
Crews have began demo on existing site concrete and pavement.
A Notice to Proceed has been issued to Group III Mgt with construction expected to start ASAP. The park will be closed to the public while construction is underway, with final completion expected December 2024.
A Notice of Award has been issued to Group III Mgt, Inc, based out of Kinston, NC. Contracts are currently being finalized and, based on final execution, construction is expected to begin in November.
Bid opening was held at Town Hall, with the Town receiving two bids for the project.
Project has been advertised for re-bid with a bid opening of September 25, 2023
The Town received two bids which were opened and reviewed.
Project has been advertised for re-bid with a bid opening date of September 5, 2023.
The project is advertised for bid by qualified firms, with a bid opening date of August 21, 2023, at 10 a.m.
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