https://concordbonds.com RSS feeds for Concord Bonds 60 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/28/April-2026-Update#Comments 0 https://concordbonds.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=540&ModuleID=1293&ArticleID=28 https://concordbonds.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=28&PortalID=1&TabID=540 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/28/April-2026-Update Our Parks & Rec Bond Projects are making great progress and continue to stay on track with our current timelines, with the re-opening of Caldwell Park and the Academy-Gibson Athletic Fields on the horizon!   Caldwell Park: We’re still on track to open this summer! Construction continued on the Robert Mathis Amphitheater continued this month, with the stage area concrete being poured. Crews also completed all underground electrical work and have completed all the additional sidewalks within the park. Next, crews will prep and pour the concrete underneath the covered basketball court area and begin installing playground and splashed equipment. Robert Mathis Amphitheater Construction   J.E. “Jim" Ramseur Park: Site grading and storm drainage work continues at J.E. “Jim” Ramseur Park. Crews also started installation of the boardwalk that is part of the Clark Creek Greenway that connects to the new park. We’re still making great progress and anticipate opening next summer. Site Grading and Retention Wall Construction   Academy-Gibson Athletic Fields: The installation of the turf fields is complete, including the logo and all lining work. The electrical work within the new storage and restroom facilities is also complete, as well as the paved walking trail around Gibson Field. The backstop fence posts have all been installed and renovations continue on the existing press box building. We’re looking forward to the re-openings of the Academy-Gibson fields this fall! New Artificial Turf Baseball Field   David Phillips Park: This project was recently put out to bid and we anticipate construction beginning later this summer/early fall and taking approximately 12 months to complete.   Academy-Gibson Skate Park, Pump Track, and Sculpture Garden: This much-anticipated project is in the final design phase, with final plans going to City Council this summer.   The Poplar Tent Trailhead Park, Hartsell Park, Wilson Street Park, and W.W. Flowe Park are all in the design phase.  Megan Redford Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:39:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:28 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/27/March-2026-Update#Comments 0 https://concordbonds.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=540&ModuleID=1293&ArticleID=27 https://concordbonds.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=27&PortalID=1&TabID=540 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/27/March-2026-Update Crews continue to make great progress at Caldwell Park, J.E. “Jim” Ramseur Park, and the Academy-Gibson Athletic Fields! At Marvin Caldwell Park, crews installed additional sidewalks and curbing throughout the park. The fence posts along the baseball field is being installed and the contractor poured the slab and stairs for the Robert Mathis Amphitheater. Next, crews will finish installing the curbing along the playground and basketball court areas and build the retaining wall at the Amphitheater. Marvin Caldwell Park is still on track to open this summer. Pictured above: Caldwell Park's newly paved parking lot and basketball courts. Crews at J.E. “Jim” Ramseur Park completed the waterline tap installation this month. Contractors continue to work on the Park’s mass grading and water drainage system installation. Crews will continue working on retaining walls throughout the park. These walls stabilize areas of uneven ground, allowing us to maximize the available ground space at the new park. J.E. “Jim” Ramseur Park is still on schedule to open next summer. Pictured above: storm drainage system installation at Ramseur Park The turf field is being installed at the Academy-Gibson Fields, making a big visual impact on how much progress has been made so far. Contractors installed the artificial turf on Webb Field and are wrapping up the centerfield logo and line-work. The roofing of the bathroom and storage facilities, and the foundation for the new dugouts is complete. Pictured above: artificial turf installation at the Academy-Gibson Athletic Fields. The next project that will go out to bid and begin construction is David Phillips Park. We anticipate construction beginning this summer and taking approximately 12 months to complete. Final design plans for the Academy-Gibson Skate Park, Pump Track, and Sculpture Garden should be completed this summer, followed by the Poplar Tent Trailhead Park, Hartsell Park, and Wilson Street Park. Megan Redford Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:46:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:27 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/26/February-2026-Update#Comments 0 https://concordbonds.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=540&ModuleID=1293&ArticleID=26 https://concordbonds.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=26&PortalID=1&TabID=540 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/26/February-2026-Update Since last month’s update, all buildings at Marvin Caldwell Park have been built – including the covered basketball court, restroom facility, amphitheater, and the Optimist Shelter. Crews are now beginning to paint and install the interior fittings. The splashpad has been poured and the main parking lot curbing has to be installed and the tennis court parking lot has been paved. Caldwell Park is still on schedule to open this summer and will be home to the City’s first splash pad. At J.E. “Jim” Ramseur Park, storm drain installation is still underway and crews have started installing the park’s water system. Crews have begun construction on the retention system that will manage water runoff near the parking lot. J.E. “Jim” Ramseur Park, the City’s first park in the northwest, is still on schedule to open next summer. At the Academy-Gibson Fields, crews have competed the installation of the sub-turf drainage system and are gearing up to install the turf field once it’s delivered in early March. Plumbing and electrical work is complete in the storage and restroom facilities and the foundations for both buildings will be poured soon. Crews are beginning to install the border curb and fencing construction is underway. This project is still on track to be completed this fall.   The David Phillips Park is still on track to be our next project that goes out to bid, followed by the Academy-Gibson Skatepark, Pump Track, and Sculpture Garden. The Poplar Tent Trailhead Park, Hartsell Park, and Wilson Street Park are still in the design phase.  Each month during City Council's regular meeting, Parks and Recreation staff provide a full update on the status of all Parks & Rec Bond projects. Tune in here at the 18 minute mark for the full presentation from the February meeting. Megan Redford Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:06:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:26 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/25/January-2026-Update#Comments 0 https://concordbonds.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=540&ModuleID=1293&ArticleID=25 https://concordbonds.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=25&PortalID=1&TabID=540 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/25/January-2026-Update Construction Continues At Caldwell Park, Ramseur Park, and the Academy-Gibson Athletic Fields! At Caldwell park, crews have been busy framing the amphitheater, covered basketball courts, and the restroom facility. The band shell style of the amphitheater roof is also featured on the restroom facility, giving the park a cohesive look. Crews started plumbing work within the restroom facility and laid the footings for the splash pad area. Crews at Ramseur Park have been busy completing mainline sewer work and beginning installation on the stormwater underground detention cells.  The detention cells will be installed underneath the parking lot area of the new park to temporarily store large volumes of rainwater and release it slowly to prevent flooding and erosion. You can see the size of the large yellow detention cells beside the Conex container in the picture below– they’re massive! To date, over 52,000 cubic yards of fill dirt was brought in and installed at the new park to level the site during the mass grading phase of the project. Underground detention cells that will be installed underneath the parking lot at Ramsuer Park will provide stormwater runoff prevention. Construction continues at the Academy-Gibson athletic fields as crews work on the subbase and drainage system for the new turf field. Renovations at the existing buildings at McAllister and Gibson Fields continues and the footers have been laid for the new storage building at Webb field. City staff are working on the final permitting for the David Phillips Park and plan to take that project out to bid in late Winter. Final designs for the Academy-Gibson Skate Park, Pump Track, and Sculpture Garden, Poplar Tent Trailhead Park, Hartsell Park, and Wilson Street Park are still underway. Each month during City Council's regular meeting, Parks and Recreation staff provide a full update on the status of all Parks & Rec Bond projects. Tune in here at the 13 minute mark for the full presentation. Megan Redford Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:54:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:25 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/24/December-2025-Update#Comments 0 https://concordbonds.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=540&ModuleID=1293&ArticleID=24 https://concordbonds.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=24&PortalID=1&TabID=540 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/24/December-2025-Update This month, work has continued at Marvin Caldwell Park and crews are now identifying the exact location of the Splash Pad equipment! The restroom footings were completed and construction has officially begun on the restroom facilities within the park. The parking lot expansion is underway, and the sub-base of the new basketball courts has been applied. At Ramsuer Park, a retaining wall is being constructed to help with stormwater runoff, curb and gutter work is underway in the new parking lot area, and a new water tap is being installed. The Academy-Gibson Athletic Fields have been completely graded, and the proof roll of the artificial turf field is being installed. Crews have paved the walking path near the newly installed playground at Gibson Field, enhancing the areas park-amenities. The next park anticipated to begin construction is Dave Phillips Park. Parks still in the design phase include the Academy-Gibson Skate Park, Pump Track, and Sculpture Garden, Hartsell Park, Poplar Tent Trailhead, and Wilson Street Park. We share monthly progress updates at every City Council meeting. Tune in to our December 11 City Council Meeting at the 1:19:21 mark for the full update. Megan Redford Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:12:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:24 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/23/November-2025-Update#Comments 0 https://concordbonds.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=540&ModuleID=1293&ArticleID=23 https://concordbonds.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=23&PortalID=1&TabID=540 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/23/November-2025-Update At Caldwell Park, footings have been poured for all and shelters and buildings and electrical and plumbing stub-ups are currently underway. Over the next month, weather permitting, crews will be paving asphalt trails and poring concrete sidewalks. Installation will begin for the sports lighting that and stone work will soon be underway on the basketball courts. Crews will soon begin the plumbing work needed for the future splash pad. At J.E. Jim Ramseur Park, mass grading is still underway and sanitary and sewer pipe is being installed. Over the next month, crews will continue this work and begin storm and sewer work in the main parking lot area of the future park. This project is still estimated to be completed in summer 2027. At Academy-Gibson Fields, grading and soil removal is underway at Webb field and crews are prepping the base for the artificial turf installation. Crew are also continuing to grade and prep the site of the new restroom and storage buildings and installing a new gate to the parking lot on Balllpark Circle. At Gibson fields, crews are prepping the surface of a new paved walking path to give the field a neighborhood park feel since the playground was recently added to that site as well Megan Redford Sat, 15 Nov 2025 21:11:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:23 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/21/September-2025-Update#Comments 0 https://concordbonds.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=540&ModuleID=1293&ArticleID=21 https://concordbonds.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=21&PortalID=1&TabID=540 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/21/September-2025-Update To hear a full recap of the status of the Parks and Recreaction GO Bond projects, tune into the September 11, 2025 City Council meeting livestream and hear a presentation from the Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation beginning at the 41 minute mark.   Marvin Caldwell Park Construction is still underway. Contractors have completed the mass-grading portion of the project, as well as installed all needed storm drainage pipes. Crews are now working on smaller-scale grading and foundation work. The tennis building and restroom building renovations have kicked off and the parking lot construction is expected to begin this month. Marvin Caldwell Park is still expected to open Summer of 2026. Pictured below, crews installed a water line service tap at Marvin Caldwell Park. J.E. Jim Ramseur Park Tree clearing, building demolition, and grading are fully underway at the future home of the J.E. Jim Ramseur Park. Contractors have installed silt fencing and are beginning to install the sediment control ponds that will protect our local stormwater drainage system from contamination during the construction phase of the park building project. The J.E. Jim Ramseur Park is still anticipated to open in Summer 2027. Pictures below, crews continue clearing trees to make way for the new J.E. Jim Ramseur Park. Upcoming Projects The groundbreaking for the Academy-Gibson /fields project will be held on Monday, October 6 at Webb Field. Shortly after, construction will begin on that project. Projects still in the design phase include the Academy-Gibson Skate Park, Pump Track, and Sculpture Garden, David Phillips Park, Wilson Street Park, Hartsell Park, and the Poplar Tent Trailhead Park. Megan Redford Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:33:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:21 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/20/August-2025-Update#Comments 0 https://concordbonds.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=540&ModuleID=1293&ArticleID=20 https://concordbonds.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=20&PortalID=1&TabID=540 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/20/August-2025-Update Marvin Caldwell Park Construction continue on Caldwell Park. The contractor continues to grade the area and work on underground infrastructure and utilities. Grading for paths and greenway areas has begun and foundations for structures are beginning to be laid. The project is still on track for a summer 2026 completion. Pictured below, crews install backflows and new waterlines at Caldwell Park.      J.E. Jim Ramseur Park The construction fencing was installed along the permitted of the work zone and construction is underway. The contractor is working to clear trees and debris from the site and beginning preliminary grading work. Installation of Stormwater and sediment control ponds. Pictured below is the progress made o nteh grading and clearing and J.E. Jim Ramseur Park. Academy-Gibson Athletic Fields During the August 14 City Council meeting, the Academy-Gibson Fields project was approved for bidding and work is expected to begin soon. Projects Still In Design David Phillips Park will be go out to bid next, expected to go before council in Fall 2025. Projects still in design are the Academy-Gibson Skate Park and Pump Track and Sculpture Garden, Hartsell Park, and Poplar Tent Trailhead Park.   You can learn more about all the GO Bond Park projects by tuning into the livestream of the August 14, 2025 City Council meeting, beginning at the 10 minute, 14 second mark. Megan Redford Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:22:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:20 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/17/June-2025-Update-Work-Continues-At-Caldwell-Park#Comments 0 https://concordbonds.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=540&ModuleID=1293&ArticleID=17 https://concordbonds.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=17&PortalID=1&TabID=540 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/17/June-2025-Update-Work-Continues-At-Caldwell-Park Contract crews continue storm drainage work and grading at Caldwell Park. So far, the project schedule is still on track with the anticipated opening in Summer 2026. Pictured above, Caldwell Park Construction A Groundbreaking Ceremony was held on June 9 for the future J.E. "Jim" Ramseur Park. The notice to proceed with construction was given to the contractor, J.D. Goodrum, and work will soon begin on the new park. Construction is anticipated to take 2 years to compete, with a projected opening in Summer 2027. Pictured above, the J.E. "Jim" Ramseur Park Groundbreaking Cermony Next, bid documents will be prepared and bidding will begin for the Academy-Gibson Athletic Fields and the David Phillips Park projects. The Academy-Gibson Skate Park and Pump Track, as well as Hartsell Park, are still in the design phase. Our next Community Bond Update meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25 at the Hartsell Recreation Center. Our Parks and Rec team will share more about our park designs, anticipated timemlines, upcoming park closures, and more! We hope to see you there.We’ll be sharing more about the progress we’re making on park designs, upcoming construction, park closures, and anticipated timelines. We hope to see you there!We’ll be sharing more about the progress we’re making on park designs, upcoming construction, park closures, and anticipated timelines. We hope to see you there! Megan Redford Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:27:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:17 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/16/Weve-Officially-Broken-Ground-on-the-New-JE-Jim-Ramseur-Park#Comments 0 https://concordbonds.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=540&ModuleID=1293&ArticleID=16 https://concordbonds.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=16&PortalID=1&TabID=540 https://concordbonds.com/Project-Updates/ID/16/Weve-Officially-Broken-Ground-on-the-New-JE-Jim-Ramseur-Park Members of the Ramseur Family joined City leaders to officially break ground on the new J.E. “Jim” Ramseur Park! This is the City’s first new park in 23 years and the first park in northwest Concord.   Named in honor of former Council Member Jim Ramseur, this park will serve residents in the fastest growing area of our city. As part of the Parks & Rec Bond package approved by voters in 2022, the new Ramseur Park will include a splash pad, six lighted pickleball courts, a small and large dog park, multiple playgrounds, open green space, three restroom facilities and six additional shelters.   Mr. Ramseur served the City of Concord for more than 30 years. His passion for our City’s history and vision for the future is reflected in many of the places residents love today. Mr. Ramseur was instrumental in helping the City strategically plan for its anticipated growth and recognized the need for more parks and greenways to enhance residents’ quality of life and better serve the growing population.   The new Ramseur Park is located on Cox Mill Road, behind Cox Mill Elementary School. Construction of the park will take about two years.   Mayor, City Council, City Leadership, and the Ramseur Family participated in a cermonial groundbreaking.   The late Mr. Ramseurs's wife and children joined us for the Groundbreaking of the new J.E. "Jim" Ramseur Park     Megan Redford Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:37:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:16