Projects 16-29

Project 16: Oconee River Heritage Trail

Greenway Interpretive Trail

This phase of the greenway project added three pedestrian / bicycle bridges over the North Oconee River, and Interpretive Center at the Chicopee Complex, and continued connection of the greenway through Dudley Park to Oconee Street and on to Williams Street where it will connect with the University of Georgia campus at East Campus Road.

The project was divided into five divisions:

  • II-A - Dudley Park / Oconee Street Trail (April 2000 - June 2000)
  • II-B - Chicopee Interpretive Center (July 2000 - February 2001)
  • II-C - North Oconee River Bridges (July 2000 - March 2001)
  • II-D - Williams Street Connector (September 2000 - March 2001)
  • II-E - Easley's Mill (future funding source)

Budget

  • Original SPLOST Budget: $1,800,000
  • Budget Amendments: $638,000
  • Adjusted SPLOST Budget: $2,438,000
  • Amount Expended: $2,438,000

Project 17: North Oconee Greenway Phase I

North Oconee River Greenway

For this phase, we acquired and began appropriate development of the wetlands and bottom land tracts along the North Oconee River to provide a variety of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities and safe alternative transportation, including pedestrian and bicycle paths. This project is complete. View a project map.

Budget

  • Original SPLOST Budget: $1,977,000
  • Budget Amendments: $60,000
  • Adjusted SPLOST Budget: $2,037,000
  • Amount Expended: $2,036,854

Project 18: Dirt Roads Program

Bulldozer on a dirt road

This project upgraded approximately 20 existing dirt roads to residential paved standards, eliminating the need for constant repairs.

Budget

  • Original SPLOST Budget: $750,000
  • Budget Amendments: $414,838
  • Adjusted SPLOST Budget: $1,164,838
  • Amount Expended: $1,164,338


Roads Upgraded 

Groups 1 and 2 (group complete)

  • Hawkins Lane
  • Derricotte Road
  • Nellie Mae's Drive
  • Luke Road
  • Mission Drive
  • Turkey Creek

Group 3 (built from SPLOST 2000 Project 22)

  • Phillips Drive
  • Shannondale Road
  • Howard Drive
  • Dowdy Road
  • Hollie Street

Project 19: Neighborhood Park Development

Playground at Neighborhood Park

This project established an agreement with the Board of Education for the development of neighborhood parks at 17 existing school sites to offer a range of recreation, arts, and environmental education. This project began the process of developing recreational amenities on elementary and middle school sites to allow extended use of the school grounds as neighborhood parks during non-instructional times of the day and year, and which will also function in concert with school activities. The project is complete.

Budget

  • Original SPLOST Budget: $930,000
  • Budget Amendments: -$12,062
  • Adjusted SPLOST Budget: $917,938
  • Amount Expended: $917,938

Project 20: College Station Road Gateway

Bike path on College Station Road

This project was meant to enhance the appearance and function of this corridor by making improvements to the landscaping; creating separate lanes for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists; and linking it with the Oconee River Greenway. This project is complete.

Budget

  • Original SPLOST Budget: $233,000
  • Budget Amendments: $132,323
  • Adjusted SPLOST Budget: $365,323
  • Amount Expended: $365,323

Project 21: Multimodal Transportation Center

The Multimodal Transit Center

This project constructed a new Transit Bus Transfer Center for Athens-Clarke County buses, University of Georgia buses, and intercity buses. The project was intended to improve rideshare opportunities and plan for the possibility of a commuter rail. This project is complete.

Budget

  • Original SPLOST Budget: $2,566,000
  • Budget Amendments: $2,000,000
  • Adjusted SPLOST Budget: $4,566,000
  • Amount Expended: $4,565,944

Project 22: Barnett Shoals Road Widening / Drainage

Sidewalk and street improvements to Barnett Shoals Road

This project widened Barnett Shoals from Greencrest Drive to College Station Road from a four-lane road to a five-lane road, installed an extensive storm drainage system, and added sidewalks on both sides. The project is complete.

Budget

  • Original SPLOST Budget: $1,200,000
  • Budget Amendments: $3,025,903
  • Adjusted SPLOST Budget: $4,225,903
  • Amount Expended: $4,225,903

Project 23: Lyndon House Renovation / Expansion

Lyndon House Arts Center

This project renovated and expanded the Ware-Lyndon House to meet the increased community demand for arts education, exhibition space, community-based programs, and resource services. The project is complete.

Budget

  • Original SPLOST Budget: $6,000,000
  • Budget Amendments: $0
  • Adjusted SPLOST Budget: $6,000,000
  • Amount Expended: $5,999,473

Project 24: Danielsville Road Widening 

The State of Georgia Department of Transportation was responsible for the construction funding for the widening of Danielsville Road from the Athens Perimeter Highway to Nowhere Road. This construction included the addition of turn lanes at all major intersections. SPLOST funds were expended for appraisal and legal expenses as well as property acquisition for the construction.

Budget

  • Original SPLOST Budget: $750,000
  • Budget Amendments: $1,216,646
  • Adjusted SPLOST Budget: $1,966,646
  • Amount Expended: $1,966,646

Project 25: Street & Road Building Facilities

This project constructed new equipment buildings, parking areas, and materials storage areas for street and road functions. The project is complete.

Budget

  • Original SPLOST Budget: $250,000
  • Budget Amendments: $0
  • Adjusted SPLOST Budget: $250,000
  • Amount Expended: $250,000

Project 26: Hull Street Complex

The Hull Street Complex

This project purchased and renovated the four-acre Christian College of Georgia block on Hull Street, including the Wray-Nicholson house, for community multiuse facilities. The project is complete.

Budget

  • Original SPLOST Budget: $4,400,000
  • Budget Amendments: -$12,246
  • Adjusted SPLOST Budget: $4,387,754
  • Amount Expended: $4,387,754

Project 27: Bishop Park Tennis Center

This project constructed three indoor tennis courts for the public’s use, which includes league development, special events, and instructional classes. The project is complete.

Budget

  • Original SPLOST Budget: $300,000
  • Budget Amendments: $77,579
  • Adjusted SPLOST Budget: $377,579
  • Amount Expended: $377,580

Project 28: Southeast Clarke Community ParkBuilding at Southeast Clarke Community Park

This project's purpose was to acquire land and begin development of a community park, which may include (depending on further study) competitive athletic fields, passive recreation facilities, a multipurpose indoor facility, and outdoor environmental area.

The project is located in an area near the corner of Whit Davis Road and Lexington Road. This project is now complete.

Budget

  • Original SPLOST Budget: $3,130,000

  • Budget Amendments: $1,232,500
  • Adjusted SPLOST Budget: $4,362,500
  • Amount Expended: $4,362,500

Project 29: Landfill Closure & Groundwater Protection

SPLOST sign

This project included closure and groundwater protection at the old landfill as required by state and federal regulations. This project is complete.

Budget

  • Original SPLOST Budget: $6,000,000
  • Budget Amendments: $1,582,542
  • Adjusted SPLOST Budget: $7,582,542
  • Amount Expended: $7,582,542