Construction of a new restroom at Mary Street Park in Clarkesville will soon be underway.
Clarkesville City Council approved just over $72,000 in SPLOST and general funds to proceed with construction of a women’s and men’s restroom Monday.
The new restroom area will replace a previous structure that had been torn down after it was deemed unsound.
City officials ruled out an option that would’ve brought in a “prebuilt bathroom,” which was found to be overly-complicated and cost prohibitive. Instead, a small facility with stainless steel fixtures and floor drains will be built between the pickleball court and soccer field in December.
Construction of the facility is expected to be complete before the end of the year.
City Manager Keith Dickerson said officials could look to construct another restroom on the property in the future.
Other business
Council members also approved a slight budget amendment, which aimed to clean up finances before completion of the city’s audit. Dickerson said the item addressed insurance-related expenses regarding a “busted pipe” that has since been repaired.
