Avondale Estates’ city commission approved agreements Monday night for construction and playground equipment regarding the re-development of Willis Park, the city’s three-acre, 90-year-old park.
“Finally!” said Commissioner Randy Beebe. The original Willis Park ad hoc committee was created in 2011, more than two years before Beebe was elected.
Cost is $120,000 for the playground—some of its current fixtures including metal swings date to the 1960s—and $485,000 for construction. Total estimated re-development costs are $640,000. Besides two new playgrounds, renovations include widening the entry, a new pavilion, open green space and a pathway encircling the park.
The next step is a meeting between city staff and contractors, but for now work’s scheduled to begin Sept. 7 and take, weather permitting, 150 days or until Jan. 14.
Support real journalism. Support local journalism. Subscribe to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution today. See offers.
Your subscription to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution funds in-depth reporting and investigations that keep you informed. Thank you for supporting real journalism.