Highway 20 Pedestrian Bridge.
Bridge design is complete. The general layout, size and construction materials have been selected. The permitting process is also complete and we have it in hand from GDOT. We advertised for a construction partner and received three bids that we are evaluating now. Anticipated completion date is the end of 2025.
Downtown Greenway/LCI Project.
The project will provide an urban greenway connection from PIB/20 to Alton Tucker and then back to Highway 20 at the future bridge crossing location. This project is funded by a grant from the Federal Highway Administration, so the process is a little different. We have a finalist for the design team and now are in the process of refining the scope of work with the best qualified candidate. The timeline for construction will be determined once we have the design finished.
Northside Greenway.
As part of their developments, Novare Sugar Hill, The Refinery by Prestwick and Hillcrest Landing are constructing segments of the Greenway to the North of Hwy 20 and along Hillcrest Dr. This will consist of a winding segment from Stanley St. through their developments and connecting to the sidewalk on Hillcrest Dr. at Brookdale Dr. Staff recently explored an area north of this to determine the feasibility of winding the trail through the woods to South Richland Creek Rd. This looks promising and design work is underway. This portion of the project should be completed by the Mid 2025.
Gary Pirkle Park Streambank Restoration.
The project seeks to restore the stream bank at the bridge in Gary Pirkle Park and stabilize it to prevent further erosion. The EPD permit has been approved and the USACE approval is in complete. The construction will be done by Tri Scapes, LLC. Work began last week with clearing and erosion control devices installed. Next, the contractor will begin placing boulders and grading to stabilize this area. This project should be completed by the end of 2024.
Ridge Lake Park Phase II.
Phase II of this project is wrapping up with the addition of a disc golf course at the park. In addition to the restroom building, picnic pavilion, dog park and walking trails; users can now take advantage of Sugar Hill’s own 9-hole disc golf course. Earlier this year, we have added some obstacles in the dog park area.
West Broad St Streetscape.
Initial design work and information gathering has begun on enhancing the streetscapes in downtown. The project will consider various enhancements along W. Broad Street, including parking improvements, pedestrian safety improvements, traffic calming, street lighting, decorative signage, landscaping, street furniture and pedestrian crossing. This is a multi year project that is in its beginning phases.
4605 Creek Bluff
This is a property the City owns that has a failed stormwater system in the back portion of the lot. An RFP was issued to find a contractor that will repair the stormwater pipe and outlet control structure. Bids are due today and we will review responses and select a firm to do the work. This project should be completed by the end of the year.
