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Mayor: Shoney's demolition finished; city plans new landfill cell and Juneteenth closure
Summary
Mayor Jae’Ques Brown said Public Works completed demolition at the former Shoney's site ahead of schedule, that crews will remove the Beeland Park pool after sitework, and that the current landfill cell is nearing capacity with a new cell expected to last about seven years. He announced City Hall will close June 18 for Juneteenth.
Mayor Jae’Ques Brown told the Greenville City Council on June 8 that Public Works has completed demolition of the former Shoney's building, the future site of a Chick-fil-A restaurant, and crews are removing the foundation and underground utilities.
"Public Works Department has successfully completed the demolition of the former Shoney's building, the future site of a Chick-fil-A restaurant," Brown said, adding the project finished ahead of schedule. He said, after site work, crews will begin removing the swimming pool at Beeland Park.
Brown also reported that the current landfill cell is nearing capacity and the City plans to construct a new landfill cell, which he said is expected to have an operational lifespan of approximately seven years. He closed his remarks by announcing that City Hall will be closed on June 18, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
Council did not record public discussion or questions following the mayor’s update.
