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County staff outline steps and costs to convert Gillespie Street Crown site to green space

Cumberland County Board of Commissioners · January 15, 2026
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Summary

Internal services staff told commissioners converting the former Crown Event Center site on Gillespie Street to public green space will require an engineering site file review, stormwater/DEQ closeout and new survey/design; early quotes for sod/irrigation/grading cited about $662,000 (engineering and permitting excluded). Staff recommended an initial site file review to determine outstanding permits and costs.

County staff updated the Board of Commissioners on work to convert the former Crown Event Center site on Gillespie Street into public green space and identified regulatory and engineering steps required before construction can begin.

"The transition from a high‑density construction site back to green space is subject to city and state mandates," Internal Services Director Jeremy Stefanko said, recommending an engineering site file review to identify…

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