The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners has been busy, rolling out a host of new development contracts and plans to refresh and revitalize the county infrastructure this past week. Among the slew of updates, the Ivy Creek Greenway is set to receive a major facelift to the tune of $1.3 million, addressing significant wear from years of use since its construction back in 2008. The renovation contract was awarded to Steele & Associates, Inc., according to Gwinnett County's official press release.
The aging boardwalk, which plays a vital role connecting key landmarks such as the Mall of Georgia and the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, will see its wooden parts replaced by a durable aluminum system. This is not just about a touch-up, the boardwalk overhaul is a strategic move to prevent it from reaching a critical point of deterioration. GatorBridge, a company known for their prefabricated aluminum systems, has been brought on to handle the long-term durability aspect of the project. To curb environmental disruption, the construction process will be—innovatively, executed from the top-down. Work is anticipated to begin later this year, once materials have arrived.
Meanwhile, a revamp is in store for the Jimmy Carter Boulevard corridor, which is at the heart of Gwinnett County's thoroughfares. A $440,000 contract for a master plan development was awarded to urban design firm TSW. This master plan aims to provide a strategic framework guiding elements such as land use, transportation, and housing, utilizing a community-driven planning process to shape the character of this crucial gateway.
In another move, Gwinnett County is set to improve the navigability and aesthetics of its government buildings with fresh monument signs. These aren't just any signs, but rather an identity shift, as noted in the company's contracted award of $224,000 to A-1 Signs, Inc. The signage revamp includes a renaming spree: One Justice Square to Innovation Square, the Government Annex to Connections Corner, and the Courts Annex to Gwinnett Traffic Court and Juvenile Justice Building. The purpose behind the name changes is to better reflect the evolving services offered by the county and, improve overall public navigation.
Lastly, the upcoming Gwinnett Place Transit Center is gearing up to be something of a crowning jewel for the county's transportation network. Wendel Architecture, PC is at the helm of this project having secured a $3.5 million contract for architectural and engineering design services. The center, which will replace the Gwinnett Place Mall site, is set to receive an 80% funding boost from the Federal Transit Administration. Wendel Architecture, touted for their high-quality management and transit experience, is tasked with bringing the facility's design to life, along with managing environmental documentation, and providing engineering support through the construction phase.
