https://concordbonds.com RSS feeds for Concord Bonds 60 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/18/Stream-Bank-Work-Complete-at-Dorton-Park#Comments 0 https://concordbonds.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=540&ModuleID=1293&ArticleID=18 https://concordbonds.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=18&PortalID=1&TabID=540 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/18/Stream-Bank-Work-Complete-at-Dorton-Park On Wednesday July 23rd, the safety fencing was removed around the Coddle Creek streambank repair zone in the northwest section of Dorton Park. While the renovations for Dorton Park were completed earlier this spring, a portion of the Coddle Creek Greenway and disc golf course remained closed as work to repair the stream bank continued. Bank and blufftop damage to Coddle Creek in the park became more extensive over time, and repairs required special permitting from state and federal agencies which prolonged the completion of the stream bank work. Contractors have now compelted the additional work needed and the park, greenway, and disc golf course are now fully open for residents and visitors to enjoy.  This fall, trees will be planted throughout the park as the final step in the Dorton Park Bond Project.   Megan Redford Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:35:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:18 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/19/July-2025-Update#Comments 0 https://concordbonds.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=540&ModuleID=1293&ArticleID=19 https://concordbonds.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=19&PortalID=1&TabID=540 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/19/July-2025-Update Works is nearing completion on the Dorton Park stream bank restoration projet. This project restores and repairs the bank and blufftop damage to Coddle Creek that has been worsened overtime due to heavy storms and rainfall. Once complete, the greenway and disc golf course will be fully reopened.  At Caldwell Park, contractors are continuing to mass grade the site, install water lines, and continue with underground infrastructure work. This project is still on track to be completed summer 2026. At Ramsuer Park, construction has officially kicked off. Crews have installed a construction fence and are in the beginning stages of clearing the future park site. Next, we anticipate bidding to take place for the Academy-Gibson Athletic Fields and Dave Phillips Park. Pictured above, the Dorton Park's Streambank Restoration Project Pictured above, work continues at Caldwell Park Pictured above, clearing work begins at Ramseur Park   Megan Redford Sun, 13 Jul 2025 13:06:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:19 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/14/Dorton-Park-Has-Offically-Re-Opened#Comments 0 https://concordbonds.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=540&ModuleID=1293&ArticleID=14 https://concordbonds.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=14&PortalID=1&TabID=540 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/14/Dorton-Park-Has-Offically-Re-Opened On March 25, Mayor Dusch, members of Council, Team Concord, and special guests - Mr. James L. Dorton’s wife, Margaret, and daughter, Louise, gathered to celebrate the grand re-opening of Dorton Park! This marks our first completed Parks and Recreation Bond project! The renovations at Dorton Park included disc golf expansion, resurfacing of the tennis courts with added pickleball lines, expanded parking, field renovations, stream restoration, and two new pedestrian bridges. Improvements were also made to the restrooms and our county’s first-ever inclusive changing table was added thanks to our partnership with Willow's Wish Foundation, making our parks accessible for all to enjoy! Megan Redford Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:55:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:14 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/13/Work-at-Dorton-Park-is-Nearing-Completion#Comments 0 https://concordbonds.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=540&ModuleID=1293&ArticleID=13 https://concordbonds.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=13&PortalID=1&TabID=540 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/13/Work-at-Dorton-Park-is-Nearing-Completion The Dorton Park tennis courts, multi-purpose fields, shelters, and the parking lot expansion are all nearly complete and we’re still on track for a Spring reopening. Pictured above is a drone image of the nearly completed Dorton Park.   The Dorton Park tennis courts, multi-purpose fields, shelters, and the parking lot expansion are all nearly complete and we’re still on track for a Spring reopening. Construction still continues at the McInnes Aquatic Center and Caldwell Park. The construction fencing was installed, and stormwater work is currently underway. Design work continues for the athletic fields, skatepark, pump track, and sculpture garden at Academy-Gibson, Hartsell Park, and Poplar Tent Park. The next project that will go before City Council for approval is the future J.E. Jim Ramseur Park. Last week, the City of Concord Fire Department conducted a live-burn training at a structure on the site that needed to be cleared. Megan Redford Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:04:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:13 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/12/Construction-Continues-At-Dorton-Park-Caldwell-Park#Comments 0 https://concordbonds.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=540&ModuleID=1293&ArticleID=12 https://concordbonds.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=12&PortalID=1&TabID=540 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/12/Construction-Continues-At-Dorton-Park-Caldwell-Park Work is continuing at Dorton and Caldwell Park and the renovations at the McInnis Aquatic Center are making progress! During the January City Council meeting, our Parks and Rec staff shared an update on all the bond projects. You can view the meeting here. Dorton Park As construction nears the final stages, we're still on track for an April 2025 reopening for Dorton Park. The Afton Run stream restoration, tennis courts, multi-purpose field, shelters, restroom expansion, greenways, and the parking lot expansion are all complete! We're working to finish the sidewalk paving and railings, landscaping, and the disc golf course. We're excited for the new Gametime playground to be installed next month! Pictured below: Crews install sidewalks at Dorton Park   Pictured below: the new restroom at Dorton Park Academy-Gibson McInnis Aquatic Center Excavation is now complete at the McInnis Aquatic Center and materials have been ordered. Next steps will include plaumbing work, replacing the main drain, and resurfacing the area of the pool. We aticipate the aquatic center to reopen in spring 2025, ahead of the summer swimming season! Pictured below: Excavation at the McInnic Aquatic Center Caldwell Park Construction is officially underway at Caldwell Park! Crews have installed construction fencing around the worksite and demolishion has started. First, their working to address stormwater control run-off near Irish Buffalo Creek. We anticipate the park will reopen in summer 2026. Pictured below: Construction underway at Caldwell Park Pictured below: Demolistion at Caldwell Park Pictured below: Stormwater work at Caldwell Park Pictured below: Construction fencing installed at the Caldwell Park construction site   Megan Redford Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:12 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/10/Sidewalks-Have-Been-Installed-at-Dorton-Park#Comments 0 https://concordbonds.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=540&ModuleID=1293&ArticleID=10 https://concordbonds.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=10&PortalID=1&TabID=540 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/10/Sidewalks-Have-Been-Installed-at-Dorton-Park Construction continues on Dorton Park as the concrete curbing and sidewalks have been installed as part of the parking lot expansion. The Afton Run stream restoration is nearing complettion and was put to the test in early September as Tropical Storm Debby came through Concord bringing heavy rainfall. We're still awaiting permits for the Coddle Creek portion of the stream restoration project but anticipate beginning the bidding process soon. The tennis courts have been paved and the multi-purpose field renovation continues. The restroom expansion is nearing completion as trim and epoxy floors were installed this month. An aeriel shot of the Dorton Park renovations   Droton Park parking lot expansion   Newly paved Afton Run Greenway expansion   Dorton Park Restroom Expansion   Newly paved tennis courts at Dorton Park Megan Redford Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:22:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:10 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/9/Construction-Progresses-at-Dorton-Park#Comments 0 https://concordbonds.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=540&ModuleID=1293&ArticleID=9 https://concordbonds.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9&PortalID=1&TabID=540 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/9/Construction-Progresses-at-Dorton-Park Construction continues at Dorton Park as crews near the completion of the Afton Run stream restoration and begin the permitting process for the Coddle Creek portion of the project. Crews have been pouring the sidewalks and curbs along the newly expanded parking lot, laying the base layer of asphalt along the new sections of greenway, and paving the tennis courts. We're also excited about the installation of the County's very first inclusive changing table, donated by Willow's Wish. This electric changing table accomodates individuals with diverse needs and will make our parks more accessible. Afton Run Stream Restoration: Parking Lot Expansion: Paving fo the Tennis Courts: Newly Paved Greenway: Megan Redford Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:59:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/8/Afton-Run-Bridge-Installed#Comments 0 https://concordbonds.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=540&ModuleID=1293&ArticleID=8 https://concordbonds.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=8&PortalID=1&TabID=540 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/8/Afton-Run-Bridge-Installed Construction continues in Dorton Park, with renovations anticipated to be complete by Spring 2025. The Afton Run pedestrian bridge has been installed and work continues on the parking lot and restroom construction. The tennis ourt and sports field construction renovations are underway and the Coddle Creek streambanks repair design is enaring completion for permitting. To allow crews better access to the work site, the construction entrance has moved to York Street. Afton Run bridge construction Tennis Court demolition Restroom expansion construction Athletic Field Construction Megan Redford Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:39:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:8 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/2/Construction-Underway-at-Dorton-Park#Comments 0 https://concordbonds.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=540&ModuleID=1293&ArticleID=2 https://concordbonds.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2&PortalID=1&TabID=540 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/2/Construction-Underway-at-Dorton-Park Construction is officially underway at Dorton Park! Renovations began in September 2023 and are anticipated to be completed in spring 2025. Renovations to Dorton Park include expanding the parking lot, adding a new playground, adding two new pediestrian bridges over the Afton Run greenway, expanding the current disc golf course from 9 holes to 18, and adding a connection to the Coddle Creek greenway. In addition, the current restroom buidling will be expanded and include an adult changing table.This new ADA accomodation is the first of its kind in Cabarrus County and will greatly improve accessibility for residents.  Each month, the City of Concord Parks and Recreation Deparment provides an update to City council detailing the progress of the Parks and Recreation bond projects. Tune in to these updates the second Thursday of each month by visiting youtube.com/concordnc1 City of Concord Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:33:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2