http://parkbond.cherokeega.com/projectsupdates.cfm Latest project updates en-us Copyright 2010 Cherokee County Board of Commissioners Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:15:33 EST http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:16:00 EST The adult softball fields at Hobgood Park will be closed from July 19-August 13, 2010 for fencing replacement. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:18:00 EST The adult softball fields at Hobgood Park will be closed from July 19-August 13, 2010 for fencing replacement. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:17:00 EST Cherokee County entered into a contract with Gaskins Engineers in the amount of $8,400 for topographic and boundary survey work in conjunction with the Hobgood Park Renovation Project. The topographical and boundary surveying work for the entire park is now finished and the RAA Designs architectual firm will now begin their civil design work for the renovations of fields and parking lots. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:37:00 EST The tennis courts at Hobgood Park will be closed June 9-10 for maintenance and repair. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:28:00 EST TENNIS COURT REPAIR SCHEDULE HOBGOOD PARK TENNIS COURT CRACKS / JUNE 9 th and 10 th BALLGROUND PARK TENNIS COURT CRACKS AND BASKETBALL COURT / June 7 TH AND 8 TH KENNY ASKEW PARK PERIMETER OF TENNIS COURTS / June 7 TH AND 8 TH CLINE PARK BASKETBALL COURT / June 7 TH AND 8 TH CHEROKEE TENNIS CENTER TENNIS COURT CRACKS / June 7 TH AND 8 TH NOTE: WILL BEGIN WORK ON June 7 TH AND 8 TH AT CHEROKEE TENNIS CENTER AND WILL REPAIR ALL WORK ON OTHER COURTS THROUGH June 9 TH AND 10TH . http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:15:00 EST HDR Incorporated hired for design and engineering services for 59 acre tract along Etowah River in Canton. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:14:00 EST Several capital equipment purchases have been made including: - Vehicles (3) - Toro Mower (3) - Vehicle Accessories - Toro Utility Vehicle - John Deere In-Field Rake - John Deere Gator - Utility Trail Vehicle - Scissor Lift - Verti-cutter - Core Aerifier - Tilt Trailer http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Wed, 26 May 2010 19:44:00 EST Contract awarded to Mauldin Cook Fence Company for fencing replacement/renovations at the following parks: Hobgood, Waleska, Ball Ground, Buffington, Sequoyah and Kenney Askew in the amount of $299,745.00. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Mon, 24 May 2010 14:42:00 EST Cline Park Splash Pad Installation: $150,000 Budget (SPLOST) Recreation and Park s received permission the week of March 24 th to move forward with this installation. The work is being scheduled now. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Mon, 24 May 2010 14:35:00 EST Architectural Engineering Services for the Woodstock GrenPrints Trail Project have been awarded to MACTEC for $166,140. We are moving through the contract process at this date. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Mon, 24 May 2010 14:28:00 EST Cherokee County approved bid of Architectural Engineering services to RAA Design (Wolverton Associates) for Hobgood Park renovations in the amount of $43,700. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Mon, 24 May 2010 14:24:00 EST JKH Architects has been hired do the design work for renovations and the plan is to utilitze the County's Property Management staff members to perform the work. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Mon, 24 May 2010 14:22:00 EST Sequoyah Park Design contract awarded by BOC, April 20, 2010, t o BM K Engineering, P.E. for Design Services for engineering and renovation work at Sequoyah Park. Survey work to start in May 2010. Sequoyah Park Engineering Renovation Scope-of Work 1. Drainage/Erosion Issues 2. Renovation of Concession/Restroom 3. Conversion of Lower Soccer Field Area to Baseball Fields Area 4. Landscaping 5. Interior Signage 6. Laser Grade Fields 7. Shade Structures for Bleachers 8. Concrete Bleacher Areas at Upper Soccer Field 9. Renovate Score booths 10. Rebuild Bridges on Trail 11. Storage Building Additions 12. Site Lighting 13. Replace Drive Gates inside Facility 14. Site Lighting http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 20 May 2010 13:22:00 EST Pond and Company developing concept plans for 33 acre tract at Kellogg Creek/Victory Drive. Concept plan includes baseball and multi-purpose fields (football, lacrosse), dog park, walking trail, playground and pavilions. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 20 May 2010 13:16:00 EST Pond Company developing concept plan for 154 acre tract on Hwy 20 in Macedonia. Concept plan includes baseball fields, softball fields, multi-purpose fields (football, lacrosse and soccer), tennis courts, pickle ball courts, comprehensive walking trails, pavilions, picnic areas, community center, destination playground and potential future aquatic center site. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 20 May 2010 13:15:00 EST Construction continues on 17-field complex. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 20 May 2010 13:13:00 EST Cherokee County has entered into a contract with Ross Consulting Engineers for design of entry road and parking for Blankets Creek expansion project in the amount not to exceed $25,000. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Wed, 19 May 2010 12:10:00 EST Cherokee County Park Bond Status Report for active projects. Please see attached Adobe .pdf file for full report and details. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Mon, 10 May 2010 11:03:00 EST Cherokee County approved low bid of $9,550.00 from Paint n' Pretty and painting and sealing job has been completed. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Wed, 05 May 2010 11:42:00 EST RFP for aquisition and development of trail system in Woodstock and unicorporated, south Cherokee County to be awarded in Spring 2010 with up to $5M worth of trail development. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:18:00 EST RFP for architectural and engineering services for renovations to be awarded in Spring 2010 for $500K+ worth of renovations. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:12:00 EST Purchased 39 acres at Woodstock Rd./Hwy. 92 for approximately $1.55 million. Purchased 33.88 acres at Kellogg Creek Rd./Victory Dr. for $2.17 million. Purchased 42 acres at Kellogg Creek Rd. for $1.84 million. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:06:00 EST Adjoining land purchased (5.5 acres) for expansion of Blankets Creek Bike Trail to include additional parking, restrooms, pavilion, etc. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:52:00 EST The Union Hill Community Center has been shut down effective 2-9-10 due to renovations. A facility assessment study is underway. The facility is closed indefinitely. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:48:00 EST Purchased Waleska Park and Cline Park from Reinhardt College for $608,000. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:14:00 EST Purchased approximately 149 acres off Hwy. 20/Jack Page Ln. for approximately $4.5 million. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:13:00 EST Purchased approximately 140 acres on Allison Ln. off Hwy. 5 for approximately $2.8 million. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:12:00 EST Purchased the former City Club building across from Cherokee High School for $400,000. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:11:00 EST Purchased approximately 51 acres on Univeter Rd. next to Kenney Askew Park for approximately $2.4 million. (Future Central Cherokee Park) Purchased 25 acres at Park Village at Fate Conn Rd./Heard Rd. for $500,000. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:09:00 EST The opening of the tennis courts at both Hobgood Park and Kenney Askew Park have been delayed due to weather. Please check back for updates. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:18:00 EST http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:28:00 EST http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:27:00 EST http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:24:00 EST http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:23:00 EST http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:22:00 EST http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:19:00 EST http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:18:00 EST http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:17:00 EST http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:16:00 EST http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:15:00 EST http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:13:00 EST http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:08:00 EST http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:07:00 EST New HVAC units, new carpet and a new roof have all been completed at the Recreation Center. http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:05:00 EST The tennis and basketball courts at Cline Park, as well as ALL courts at the Cherokee Tennis Center have been completed and re-opened. The courts at Kenney Askew and Hobgood Parks are being resurfaced at present. Check back for more updates! http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:03:00 EST Kenney Askew Park Close Date: October 26, 2009 Open Date: November 25, 2009 Cherokee Tennis Center Close Date (4 courts): November 2, 2009 Open Date: November 16, 2009 Close Date (6 courts): November 16, 2009 Open Date: November 30, 2009 Cline Park (includes Basketball Court) Close Date: October 29, 2009 Open Date: November 10, 2009 Hobgood Park Close Date: November 9, 2009 Open Date: November 23, 2009 Ball Ground City Park (includes Basketball Court) Close Date: November 17, 2009 Open Date: December 4, 2009 http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:24:00 EST http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:29:00 EST http://parkbond.cherokeega.com cabbott@cherokeega.com Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:24:00 EST