Ridge Lake Park. Construction has surpassed the halfway point for the new 22-acre passive at 5494 Cumming Highway (SR20). Consisting of a parking area, rest room building with covered seating area, a dog park, pond improvements and trails; it will be the newest place to relax and unwind. Following the November 29thgroundbreaking, Reeves-Young (the city’s construction contractor for the improvements began clearing and grading through the end of 2022. Many of the amenities for this first phase of construction were suggested by the public during open houses that we held in 2017 and 2018, shortly after the city acquired the tract of land.
Grading work is well underway, but winding down as the site takes shape. The building is dried-in and work is beginning on interior equipment and finishes. Also, the dam repair for the lower and upper pond should be completed very soon. The septic system will be installed during the month of June along with the dog park fence and building finishes.
Bowl Pond Improvements. Intended to make this amenity more stable and usable, these improvements include replacing the failed pond outlet that regulates water level and prevents flooding, a new pavilion area for events, congregating or just relaxing. It will also have a new parking area that will serve as a load in area for concerts and performances.
Construction is well under way. The walls and columns that define the terraces are nearing completion. The first part of the parking area has been poured. Sidewalks and pavers should be installed in the next couple of weeks.
Alton Tucker Blvd Extension. Bids for construction were received in May and the project is set to move to the construction phase in July. This project will improve the intersection of Level Creek Rd and West Broad Street, as well as extending Alton Tucker to Highway 20 at the east end of the E Center property.
Street Paving and Repair. The contract has been awarded to Georgia Paving for the 2022,2023 LMIG street project. We received bids from 8 companies to repave and repair 23 streets, a parking lot and a cemetery driveway. Work will begin later this month.
The streets to be addressed are:
| Road Name | From | To |
| Brookdale Dr | Hillcrest | cul de sac |
| Primrose Park Rd | Blossom Brook Ct | city limits |
| Primrose Park Ct | Primrose Park Rd | cul de sac |
| Summer Creek Ct | Primrose Park Rd | cul de sac |
| Blossom Brook Dr | Primrose Park Rd | Avalon Creek Rd |
| Avalon Creek Rd | Phase Line | cul de sac |
| Roberts Run Cove | Roberts Rd | cul de sac |
| Spring Hill Dr | Level Creek Rd | Whitehead Rd |
| Pinecrest Dr | PIB | end |
| Church St | Level Creek Rd | W Broad St |
| W Broad St | Alton Tucker Blvd | Nelson Brogdon Blvd |
| Alton Tucker Blvd. | PIB | W Broad St |
| Arbor View Way | Underhill Ct | cul de sac |
| Pine Branch Cir | Arbor View Way | cul de sac |
| Pine Branch Ct | Arbor View Way | cul de sac |
| Under Hill Ln | Arbor View Way | cul de sac |
| Oak Grove Dr | Level Creek Rd | end |
| Avonley Creek Dr | Old Cumming Hwy | Avonley Creek Trace |
| Kyle Trace Ct. | Avonley Creek Dr. | cul de sac |
| Glencora Close | Avonley Creek Dr. | cul de sac |
| Avonley Creek Trc | Avonley Creek Dr. | cul de sac |
| Starwind Way | Avonley Creek Dr. | cul de sac |
| Paliser Trc | Avonley Creek Trace | cul de sac |
| City Hall Parking Lot | Asphalt EOP | Asphalt EOP |
| Cemetery Driveways | Various |
Paving has been completed on the highlighted streets above. Crack sealing on the other streets is progressing, with Spring Hill, Church and West Broad streets completed. Anticipated completion for this project is October 31.
Suite Spot Lighting: A project was begun to enhance the exterior lighting at the Suite Spot. The columns, murals and the pecan tree out front will be washed with flood lights that can have their colors customized for whatever the occasion.
Golf Course Restroom: Our own public works department undertook the task of rebuilding the restroom and shelter on hole #15 at our golf course. Plumbing and electrical work will come next with it fully functional for the peak of golf season.
