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County staff recommends assessing repairs as Caswell considers taking over Civic Center operations
Summary
Staff reported a March 10 walk of the county‑owned Civic Center, identified major needs (roof replacement, HVAC, plumbing, lighting, electrical, flooring and bathrooms) and said a federal EDA disaster‑supplemental grant opportunity is being explored; commissioners asked for updated cost estimates and for maintenance to request new bids.
Caswell County staff told commissioners on March 16 that the county-owned Civic Center needs multiple repairs if the county assumes operational responsibility from the school system.
County Manager Stephanie Williams said staff toured the building on March 10 and identified preliminary needs, including roof replacement(s), HVAC replacement, plumbing repairs for leaks, lighting and electrical upgrades, flooring and bathroom renovations. “These items…represent initial observations only, and a more detailed facility assessment may be needed to determine the full cost,” Williams said.
Williams said staff has contacted the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) about a possible Economic Development Administration FY2025 disaster‑supplemental grant to fund some work and that she will report back at the board’s first April meeting with more detail on grant eligibility. Commissioners requested updated estimates for HVAC and plumbing work, cautioned that older bids may be void, and asked maintenance staff to gather fresh quotes.
Alan Petit, the district maintenance director who has supplied estimates, said prior roof estimates were about $285,600 (upper/auditorium) and $175,000 (lower roof), but that some estimates may have expired and additional quotes are pending. Commissioners emphasized the county’s long‑term interest in preserving the 1978–79 facility and asked staff to provide a package of estimates and a recommended plan for next steps.
