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Indian Trail staff propose phased public works facility; first phase estimated around $20 million
Summary
Town staff outlined a phased plan for a new public works complex on 16 acres of former NCDOT land, proposing a smaller phase-one footprint (roughly 30,000 sq ft) to lower upfront cost; staff estimates about $7 million is reserved and the initial phase could cost around $20 million pending detailed design and council direction.
Town staff presented updated options Tuesday for a new public works facility on a 16-acre parcel previously obtained from NCDOT, asking council whether it prefers a full-build master plan or a more modest phased approach to reduce initial costs.
The original master plan had schematic estimates near $35 million for the entire buildout. To lower near-term costs staff proposed a phase-one facility of roughly 30,000 square feet (about half the originally proposed building footprint) that would include office and administrative spaces, locker rooms, shower facilities, training space and vehicle bays. "I estimate that would come in, using the same estimates as before, somewhere in that plus-or-minus $20 million range," the presenter said.
Staff reported roughly $7 million is set aside in a capital reserve fund and recommended the council identify a target spending range (for example $10 million, $15 million or $20 million) to guide designers and procurement. The presentation reviewed a range of delivery methods — construction manager at risk or design-build — and noted that a reduced initial footprint could be expanded later as needs and funding allow.
Councilmembers said they appreciated a phased approach and asked for options scaled to different target budgets; one councilor asked that designers seek additional reductions so the town could move forward sooner. The presenter said detailed design and an RFQ process would follow any council direction and that the town would seek Local Government Commission approval if debt financing were required.
Next steps: staff will refine phase-one drawings and cost estimates and return with procurement options and a more precise financing plan for council review.
