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Oak Ridge’s big ‘gulp’
The Town Council signs off on $9.1 million in capital projects
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by CHRIS BURRITT
OAK RIDGE – In a succession of votes earlier this month, Oak Ridge Town Council gave unanimous approval to funding of $9.1 million for four capital projects – Heritage Farm Park, an elevated water tank and water line, the Farmhouse Community Center and N.C. 68/150 improvements.
Combined, the series of 5-0 votes represented the council’s biggest financial commitment in Oak Ridge’s 25-year history, according to Sam Anders, the town’s finance officer. Here’s the breakdown from the council’s Feb. 2 meeting: climate.”
The acceptance of Greensboro-based Bar Construction Co.’s $4.79 million bid to develop Heritage Farm Park. Bar’s original bid last month totaled $5.44 million, leading to negotiations that trimmed as much as $654,000 from the price tag.
