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Hillsborough County reports on $34 million Thenona Sassa Park expansion and new library
Summary
Commissioners received a progress report on a $34 million park expansion and library replacement project that will add a 50‑acre complex, two synthetic turf fields, recreation amenities and an approximately 18,000‑square‑foot library, with construction scheduled to start late this year and complete in late 2027.
Commissioners received a report on the Thenona Sassa Park expansion and library replacement project, an estimated $34 million capital undertaking intended to modernize recreation and library services for the county’s South County area.
The recap states the project will create a new roughly 50‑acre complex adjacent to the existing park and Thenona Sasa Elementary School and will include two multi‑purpose synthetic turf fields, a new concession building, shelters, playgrounds, walking trails, an outdoor fitness zone and parking, stormwater and landscaping improvements. The project also includes a state‑of‑the‑art library described in the recap as approximately 18,000 square feet with modern technology and collaborative space.
Construction is scheduled to start late this year with an expected completion in late 2027, according to the recap. The board received the progress report; the recap did not provide a detailed funding breakdown, procurement status, or contract award details for the construction work.
