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Commissioners hear recommendation to award first phase of Richland Creek Reservoir Park; engineers’ estimate, grants discussed
Summary
Staff recommended awarding the first phase of the Richland Creek Reservoir Park to Magnum Construction; phase 1 will include reservoir access, a boardwalk, short trails and a canoe/kayak launch. Staff noted funding sources including SPLOST and a $500,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant toward the boardwalk.
Paulding County staff recommended awarding the first phase of construction for Richland Creek Reservoir Park to Magnum Construction after receiving seven bids, the county said during the Board of Commissioners meeting.
Staff described phase 1 as including access to the reservoir, a boardwalk, short trails and a canoe and kayak launch. Engineers and staff told commissioners they received bids ranging roughly from $4.5 million to $5.5 million, with one higher outlier; they also said an earlier planning estimate had been about $7 million. Staff noted the county had received a $500,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant that will be applied toward the boardwalk.
Commissioners asked about schedule and phasing; staff said the post‑award construction period is approximately 240 days after notice to proceed but added that timing will depend on SPLOST revenues and weather delays. The transcript captures public enthusiasm about stocking the reservoir with fish after construction, and staff clarified that fish will be added only after construction and final water fills; “there are no fish in there” at present, an engineer said.
What’s next: Staff recommended the award and asked the board to approve the contract; the meeting record shows the recommendation and discussion but the transcript excerpt does not contain a final recorded roll‑call vote granting the contract in open session.
