Coweta County commissioners on June 16 unanimously agreed to help with some of the work needed to construct a new town park in Sharpsburg. Work on the park is anticipated to begin this summer.
Commissioners on the recommendation of county staff agreed to assist by providing equipment, labor and supervision, demolition, erosion and sediment control, grading, storm drainage, temporary grassing, curb and gutter and asphalt paving.
The county’s contribution totals $48,709.
By agreement, Sharpsburg will be responsible for the cost of materials associated with the project that will create a park totaling approximately one acre adjacent to Town Hall.
Mayor Wendell Staley said the city for several years has planned to locate a park next to Town Hall and has acquired property adjacent to the tennis courts.
Staley said the cost of installing features such as the gazebo, pavilion and landscaping is expected to be in the range of $100,000.
The city is currently waiting on final plans to determine the specific park layout.
Staley said the city also has property adjacent to the future park to accommodate parking needs.
Work on the park is anticipated to begin later this summer.
