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Liberty Village presents progress: statue, clock tower and phase‑1 park set for ribbon cutting in September
Summary
Liberty Village staff showed a construction update and said a George Washington statue will be placed in April, a Liberty Bell exhibit is planned for June and a phase‑1 ribbon cutting is targeted for Sept. 17; the project plans educational pavilions, commemorative bricks and phase‑2 historical buildings.
Jeff Hall, director of operations for Liberty Village, told the council Liberty Village is under construction and provided a progress update and timeline.
Hall said the first prominent installation — a ‘‘stand your ground’’ statue — will be placed April 19 at the Liberty Village site, and the Liberty Bell placement will be observed on June 7. He said the project’s phase‑1 work includes a clock tower, commemorative planting of 13 trees to represent the original colonies, interpretive signage, two presidential pavilions for programming, and a circular plaza that will display commemorative bricks. Hall said early donors and founding families have contributed funds to the project and that Liberty Village will include a plaque recognizing Hurricane City’s pioneer heritage.
Hall displayed renderings and a short video of the site. He described the clock tower and surrounding promenade, two pavilion pads in the parking area, and the planned Green Dragon Tavern and print shop in phase‑2. He said the parking area and major underground infrastructure — sewer and roads — are substantially underway; he estimated roads would be fully paved around August and that he expects to begin construction on phase‑2 buildings later in the spring and early summer.
Hall said the project has a capped number of commemorative bricks and that early founding donors are being recognized as ‘‘founders’’ in Liberty Village materials. He said Liberty Village intends to hold a ribbon cutting on Constitution Day, Sept. 17, to mark completion of phase‑1. Hall described plans for educational programming and for the property to act as a visitor destination.
Why it matters: Liberty Village is a privately led development with public‑facing programming and amenities that will be sited in Hurricane Valley; the project will be visible to residents and visitors and will host civic and educational events should phase‑1 open as planned.
No formal council action was taken; the presentation was provided for information and to invite collaboration and attendance at scheduled events.
