News Summary
The Greenwood City Council has approved the 2025 Paving List, which includes 24 bids for city-owned roads in need of repair. This initiative aims to enhance road safety and accessibility, with an estimated budget of $1.8 million. The Council is currently awaiting funding details from the CTC, with plans to kick off the bidding process by late summer if everything goes smoothly.
Greenwood City Council Takes Big Steps for Paving 2025
Exciting news, Greenwood residents! The City Council just held a Special Call Meeting on April 8, 2025, where they approved the highly anticipated 2025 Paving List from the Greenwood County Transportation Committee (CTC). This is a big deal as it addresses the current state of our roads, ensuring they’re safe and accessible for everyone.
What’s on the Paving List?
City Manager Julie Wilkie shared that the freshly approved list includes a total of 24 bids for city-owned roads that are in dire need of some TLC. These roads are spread across Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6. We’re talking about an estimated wallet hit of around $1.8 million for these much-needed upgrades. But hang tight! The Council is still waiting on the CTC to give the green light on how much funding they will receive to determine just how much of this list can be turned into reality.
How Does the Paving Process Work?
The process of paving our cherished roads isn’t just a walk in the park—there’s a careful method to it! First up, the city identifies the roads that are in the worst condition. Next, a CTC member comes in to confirm the road conditions, ensuring that the right roads are prioritized. Once that’s sorted out, the final list is submitted for potential funding consideration. We should hear back about the CTC allocation by June. If all goes well, they aim to kick off the bidding process for roadwork by August or September.
Previous Challenges
Let’s take a quick trip down memory lane. The city faced some bumps in the road (pun intended!) with previous years’ paving lists, mainly due to contractor workload and scheduling conflicts, particularly with Satterfield Construction Company. It just goes to show that when it comes to paving, timing is everything and can sometimes lead to delays.
However, it’s not all gloom and doom! The current paving contract includes a hybrid list that merges projects from both 2022 and 2023, with a hefty total budget of over $1.2 million. This shows that the city is committed to tackling these road issues head-on, even if the past has had its hiccups.
Gathering Funds and Support
As part of their forward-thinking approach, the Council has plans to submit< b>a request for funding to the CTC on April 10, 2025. They are optimistic that with the right financial backing, they can make significant progress in improving our city’s infrastructure.
Community Involvement
Get Involved!
Are you interested in supporting the Color Run? They are currently seeking sponsors, and if you’re keen, you can reach out to Renee Ortiz for more information! It’s a great opportunity to get involved and support some amazing local initiatives.
So, stay tuned, Greenwood! As the paving projects get underway and community events blossom, there’s much to look forward to in the coming months.
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