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Clayton County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) Project Updates

Clayton County Administration Building

A new 103,000 sq. ft. three-story Clayton County Administration Building will be located on an 18-acre parcel of land on Old Poston Road in Jonesboro. The facility will be home to several county departments including the Board of Commissioners, Finance, Human Resources, Legal and Communications.

Update: The Clayton County Administration Building design documents are being evaluated by the county’s Technical Review Committee. The committee includes personnel from departments such as Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services, Transportation and Development and the Clayton County Water Authority.

Construction Firm:

To Be Determined

Design Firm:

Nelson Worldwide

Project Completion:

August 2025


Clayton County Gateway Signage

New welcome signs will be strategically placed at the North, South, East, and West entrances of the county. The welcome signs will showcase the county's new brand logo to welcome and engage our citizens and visitors when entering the County, including the airport area.

Update: The remaining four sign locations will be staked by DeNyse Signs June 4-7. The four remaining locations are Interstate 75 at exit 235; Interstate 675 at exit 7; Interstate 75 at exit 231; and Tara Boulevard northbound in Lovejoy.


Construction Firm:

Not Applicable

Design Firm:

DeNyse

Project Completion:

November 2023

Small Business Incubator

The Small Business Incubator will provide resources to introduce, connect, support, and expand new businesses in Clayton County to bolster the creation of jobs, investment, and economic development.

Construction Firm:

To Be Determined

Design Firm:

To Be Determined

Project Completion:

To Be Determined

Shelnutt Senior Center

The senior center’s interior is receiving a complete renovation to include bathroom upgrades, interior lighting replacement, installing a new washer and dryer and interior wall and ceiling finishes to include wall patching and painting. A new entrance canopy with two new ADA compliant ramps for accessibility will round out the exterior renovations.

Update: Plans for the center’s front entrance canopy have been submitted to Central Services who will create and publish an Invitation to Bid.

Construction Firm:

Numerous Contractors

Design Firm:

Gardner Spencer Smith

Completion Date:

To Be Determined

Fleet Maintenance Expansion

The Fleet Maintenance Expansion Project will revitalize the existing facility to include an upgrade to its electrical system, new HVAC, vehicle lifts, flooring, windows, and doors. In addition, a new oil pump system and air lines are planned as well as painting the interior and exterior of the building.

Update: The interior and exterior painting is now finished, and the replacement of hoses and reels are scheduled for June.


Construction Firm:

Numerous Contractors


Design Firm:

Not Applicable


Completion Date:

To Be Determined


Behavioral Health Crisis Center

The construction of a free-standing Crisis Stabilization Unit and/or Behavioral Health Crisis Center to treat urgent or emergency psychiatric needs. Care would include stabilization services in a safe, structured manner with continuous 24-hour observation and supervision.

Update: A new location is under consideration that would allow the crisis center and mental health infrastructure to combine services under one roof.


River's Edge Walking Trail Phase II

This project consist of constructing an asphalt ADA accessible walking trail from Plantation Parkway crossing over Harbour Town Parkway continuing to Harbour Lake Drive cul-de-sac through 16.32 acres.

Update: The general contractor, Diversified Construction, is removing portions of the trail in preparation for repaving sections previously deemed noncompliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The project is expected to be completed by June 27, 2024.

Construction Firm:

Diversified Construction

Design Firm:

Prime Engineering

Completion:

To Be Determined


Lakeview Events Center

Renovations of the VIP Complex at International Park integrate outdoor spaces while maintaining a multi-functional facility for arts and entertainment. Other enhancements include additional covered seating, event administrative space, dressing rooms, additional concessions, re-design of restrooms, backstage facilities, and vendor kiosks.

Update: Revised design documents from Gardner Spencer Smith architects have been submitted to Community Development for approval.


Construction Firm:

To Be Determined


Design Firm:

Gardner Spencer Smith


Completion Date:

April 2024


Winter Weather Supply and Storage Building

The new Winter Weather Supply and Storage Building will be located behind the Clayton County Jail on Post Way in Jonesboro. The facility will be used to store approximately 14 days of cold weather material such as salt, sand, and gravel. In addition, it will serve as storage for a salt brine maker and brine solution and house snowplows and spreaders.

Update: A request for design services is expected to be issued by Central Services, followed by a request for construction services.


Construction Firm:

To Be Determined


Design Firm:

To Be Determined


Completion:

To Be Determined


Clayton County Tennis Courts

Tennis courts at the International Park Tennis Center, Gerald Matthews Tennis Complex, Independence Park and Flat Shoals Park will be resurfaced with new fencing and landscaping installed. The $1.16 million project is estimated to eight to 10 months to complete. 

Update: The courts at International Park are pending a final walk through with the contractor on June 13 to sign off on the project. Parks and Recreation will install wind screens and other equipment pending approval.

At Flat Shoals Park and Independence Park contractor, Signature Tennis Courts Inc., has removed the asphalt and leveled the courts to prepare for asphalt paving.


Construction Firm:

Signature Tennis Courts INC


Design Firm:

N/A


Completion date:

October 2024


Clayton County Fire Station No. 1 Replacement

The new Fire Station No. 1 will be a replacement facility for the existing Fire Station No. 1 in Riverdale.

Update: The project is out for bid. The bid deadline is June 6, 2024. Easements needed to connect sewer lines were approved by the Board of Commission on May 21, 2024.


Construction Firm:

To Be Determined


Design Firm:

To Be Determined


Completion date:

To Be Determined


Clayton County Fire Station No. 2 Replacement

The new Fire Station No. 2 will be a replacement facility for the existing Fire Station No. 2 in Rex.

Update: An internal review of the design documents began on May 24, 2024. The Technical Review Committee is set to meet on June 5, 2024, to discuss the designs.


Construction Firm:

To Be Determined


Design Firm:

To Be Determined


Completion date:

To Be Determined


River's Edge Walking Trail Phase III

River’s Edge Walking Trail Phase III will begin where Phase II extension ended at Harbor Lake Drive cul-de-sac and run parallel to Fairway Overlook. The trail is just shy of one mile.

Update: Bids have been received and evaluated by the county. A vendor is expected to be awarded the project on June 4, 2024.


Construction Firm:

To Be Determined

Design Firm:

To Be Determined

Completion date:

To Be Determined

River's Edge Walking Trail Phase IV

River’s Edge Walking Trail Phase IV will wrap around the lake between Gleneagles Drive and Gleneagles Way, ending at the club house on Plantation Parkway. The trail is just shy of one mile.

Update: Bids have been received and evaluated by the county. A vendor is expected to be awarded the project on June 4, 2024.


Construction Firm:

To Be Determined


Design Firm:

To Be Determined


Completion date:

To Be Determined


Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous

variabilities such as shipping delays and weather.

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