BOND HIGHLIGHTS

Construction Addresses Bottlenecks

Construction has started on our first bottleneck intersection projects from the Build Garland 2019 bond program! The first intersection being improved is Garland Avenue at State Highway 190, the Bush Turnpike frontage road.

The City and various utility companies have also started working to relocate utilities at the next three intersections to be improved: Highway 190 at Campbell Road, Interstate 30 at Broadway Boulevard, and Forest Lane at Jupiter Road.

Improvements to these intersections are designed to reduce congestion by adding dedicated right turn only lanes and widening roads at certain intersections. Twelve intersections throughout the city have been identified as bottlenecks to be improved through the bond program.

Senior Activity Center

Demolition of the old Garland Senior Activity Center took place in February, paving the way for the design of the brand-new center. The City hosted sessions to gather input on which features residents would like to see incorporated into the new facility. The master plan effort provided a lot of great information as a starting point for the programming needs. The public engagement effort will also help us validate the direction we are headed for not only the current senior community but future generations as well.

Central Library

City libraries are up next for improvements! This summer, the Central Library will begin a modern transformation that will provide access to new technologies such as a video production studio and makerspace equipment. The renovated library will feature an exciting new space for children to learn through reading and hands-on play, more collaboration and study areas, as well as new outdoor programming spaces. The library renovations are anticipated to be complete by late 2024.

Park Improvements!

Across Garland, major improvements have been occurring at City parks. Through the bond program, 25 playgrounds are being renovated or replaced — 18 of those playgrounds have already been completed or will be completed within the next few weeks, just in time for springtime visits!

Contractors have also been hard at work on three new splash pads to keep kids and adults alike cool during the hot Texas weather. The first two splash pads, at Embree and Lon Wynne parks, will be ready for play this summer. Don’t miss out on this fun, refreshing way to spend time in the sun in Garland.

Other improvements are also being made, including new restrooms and concessions buildings at various parks, new shade structures over the bleachers at several parks, and the replacement of eight parking lots supporting the parks.

For updates on these and all 2019 bond projects, visit BuildGarland.com.