Construction Contract Set to Be Approved

Making good on a promise to move forward with plans for a multi-million-dollar aquatic center, the are set to approve a construction contract tonight.

On the agenda is the approval of a $15 million deal with South Construction Company, Inc., the lowest bidder for the work.

The commissioners earlier this year.

The project, located at Gresham Mill Parkway at Sixes Road in Holly Springs, was approved and funded as a part of Cherokee County’s Parks, Recreation and Green Space Bond that passed in November 2008.

However, it could be two years before the center is able to support itself, according to projections. Some in the community have questioned any additional spending during this economy.

A newly formed residents group had asked the commissioners to wait on the bid process until more figures were available about the project.

Plans include indoor and outdoor facilities. Outside is a combination pool, lazy river and water slides. Inside includes a 50-meter competitive pool with spectator platforms, plus a therapy pool for water aerobics etc.

There are also party rooms for birthdays and locker and showering facilities for residents. 

Proposed fees to use the new aquatic facility are $5.50 a day and $115 for a three-month pass.

Groundbreaking could be soon, with a completion date and grand opening in April 2013. 

The commissioners meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday at 1130 Bluffs Pkwy in Canton, for a work session. The regular meeting starts at 6 p.m.

In other business tonight, the county:

Is considering a 90-day moratorium on the licensing and permitting of personal care homes in residential zones. Planning staff was unavailable Monday afternoon.

The county is also considering formally committing 100 percent of the Alcoholic Beverage Excise Tax Revenue to the Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency Fund.

Commissioner Harry Johnston said the county has been doing this and it is just a move to continue the practice.