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Commissioners approve $337,400 rollover for Craven County Nature Park, safety netting at West Craven
Summary
The Board approved a $337,400 budget amendment to roll FY26 funds into FY27 to complete the 176-acre Craven County Nature Park (shelter, dock, trails, site work) and $20,000 for West Craven Park safety netting; park completion is planned for Fall 2027.
Recreation & Parks Director Mark Seymour asked the Board to approve a $337,400 budget amendment to roll capital funding into FY27 to finish the Craven County Nature Park and complete safety netting at West Craven Park. Seymour said the nature park is a 176-acre project acquired from the Coastal Land Trust; work already begun includes cleared parking lots, utilities, restrooms, and in-progress construction of a dock, footbridge, kayak launch, signs and a shelter.
Seymour provided the proposed rollover allocation: Shelter Construction $34,000; Dock Construction $31,000; Trail Work $88,000; Site Work $164,400; and an additional $20,000 for West Craven Park safety netting (poles ordered; netting and construction pending). Commissioner Mason moved to approve the budget amendment; Vice-Chairman Jones seconded and the motion passed 5-0. Seymour said the nature park is planned for completion in Fall 2027.
