Commissioners approve renovation work at Henry County parks

Two construction bids for county park buildings were approved by the Henry County Board of Commissioners at its Sept. 8 regular meeting. The board approved a $206,294 bid for building renovations at J.P. Moseley Park to include multiple concession areas and restrooms, a press box and a maintenance building. Funds from the county’s capital improvement plan will be utilized for this work.

Also approved was $225,265 from impact fees to cover a remodel of an activity barn at Nash Farm Park. It is expected to be used ultimately as a rental space, and the renovations are in line with Commissioner Dee Clemmons’ request that it include a black box theater. Information: henrycounty-ga.com.

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