Roswell breaks ground on downtown parking deck; parking to be free next summer

At a groundbreaking event, a Speaker, a staff member, announced construction has begun on a new parking deck in downtown Roswell and said the project is funded through a voter-approved bond program.

"This project made possible by Roswell voters and funded through our bond program, is a transformational investment in our city's access, mobility, and economic growth," the Speaker said. The speaker said the garage will begin construction immediately and is expected to be ready for public use next summer.

The staff member said the deck is intended to ease downtown congestion and increase customer access for local businesses. "It's gonna drive more business. It's gonna solve a big deal of our congestion and parking problems," the Speaker said.

The staff member also announced that parking in the new garage will be free. "And the best news of all, on top of it, how great it's going to look and how well it's going to fit into the landscape, is for Roswell residents, parking is going to be free," the Speaker said. The opening was given as "next summer, probably June, maybe May," indicating an approximate timeframe rather than a firm date.

The remarks indicated the project is funded by a bond program approved by Roswell voters; no additional budget breakdown, construction timetable, contractor name, or formal approvals beyond the bond were specified in the transcript. No formal motions or votes were recorded in the provided text.

City officials did not provide a detailed construction schedule or final opening date in the remarks. The staff member closed the event by reiterating the anticipated public opening next summer.