Department of Corrections completes parking lots while contractors speed curb project

The Graham County Board of Supervisors meeting on August 15, 2025, highlighted significant updates on local infrastructure projects and environmental management efforts.

The Department of Corrections' paving crew has transitioned to a new project in Perryville after successfully completing the paving of four parking lots. AOK Contractors have been engaged to work on curbs, progressing swiftly and effectively. The plan is to finalize the asphalt work once the curbs are completed. The highway department is expected to bring in a boot truck in September, which will assist in applying an emulsion before the final rolling of the asphalt.

Additionally, the county has been actively managing its drainage ponds by hauling riprap to prevent erosion. This project is being overseen by team members Trey and Jim, who are reported to be performing well.

The board is also collaborating with Bowman on a master plan for landscaping. Recently, a landscape architect visited Curtis Landscape Nursery to evaluate tree types suitable for the local soil and water conditions, ensuring that future planting efforts will thrive in the area.

These updates reflect the county's commitment to improving infrastructure and environmental sustainability, with ongoing projects aimed at enhancing community resources and protecting natural landscapes.