HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 09-20-2022; 12-4 - Information Item - Memorandum - Blackwood Farm Park Phase II - Construction Information Update 1
ORANGE 'COUNTY
Department of Environment,
Agriculture, Parks&Recreation
To: David Stancil, Director, Department of Environment,Agriculture, Parks& Recreation
From: Marabeth Carr, Landscape Architect
Date: September 12, 2022
RE: Blackwood Farm Park Phase II -Construction Information Update
The following is a brief update on the status of the Blackwood Farm Park Phase II construction. As you
know, construction on this $2.8 million park was authorized and began in the summer of 2021.
This work includes a new entrance into the park off on NC 86 and the widening of 86 for new turning lanes
into the park, as well as a parking area and loop driveway. It also includes an amphitheater, large picnic
shelter(that can double as a second stage), restrooms and a park office and maintenance area.
Construction began on August 2,2021 and was scheduled to be completed in August 2022. Unfortunately,
after good progress for most of this time, supply chain issues have arisen in recent months with many
items -such as windows and other glass, and certain mechanical and electrical equipment. Due to these
delays, we now hope the park may be completed in mid-late October, with an opening date in the weeks
following (assuming needed parts and equipment arrive as now scheduled).
Despite the recent supply chain issues, the project has remained within budget. Attached is the master
plan for the park and some recent photos of the construction.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Gravel Parking Lot
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Photos From 9/12/22 of the construction progress at Blackwood Farm
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