Officials: Shawnee Ridge work progressing despite bidding setbacks, limited by bond funding

Sep 4, 2025

Public Works reported curb-and-gutter is largely complete at Shawnee Ridge but repeated bid solicitations returned no responses; county is working within a judge-allocated bond budget (county portion about $2 million) and said some drainage features may be left to homeowners if bond funds run out.

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Public Works and county staff gave a detailed status update on the long-running Shawnee Ridge project, saying crews have completed roughly 85% of the curb and gutter work and are preparing roads for asphalt but that procurement problems and court-imposed budget constraints limit completion.

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