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Public Works highlights park upgrades, Forest Parkway median maintenance and November target to break ground on red building
Summary
The public-works director said crews focused on seasonal lawn care, median and tree work, a proposed playground at Bill Lee Park tied to the Star Park project, and that the "red building" design is advancing with a planned November groundbreaking.
Director Matthews, who leads the city's Public Works department, opened with a recognition that this week was Public Works Week and outlined ongoing maintenance and upcoming projects. "Public works team was given a proclamation at the council meeting," Matthews said, and noted crews are improving grass, flowers and trimming at city hall.
Matthews said Russell Landscaping is maintaining the Forest Parkway median and that the department is coordinating hydrology analysis with Clayton County Water to move forward on the Star Park construction. He described plans to install a new playground in Bill Lee Park as a proactive complement to the Star Park project.
On city facilities, Matthews said the design for the "red building" on Park Avenue is underway and the city is targeting a November ground-breaking this year. He also reminded residents to use the ClickFix app to report nonemergency issues so departments receive real-time alerts.
Why it matters: Routine maintenance keeps neighborhoods safe and attractive, while planned park and building projects tie into longer-term recreation and revitalization efforts; the hydrology work and county coordination are prerequisites for construction timing.
What's next: Public Works will continue design and coordination for Star Park and the red-building project and will report further dates as permitting and engineering progress.
