The White County Commission addressed rumors of budget overruns on the new Yonah Preserve Recreation Center during their meeting this week. Chairman Travis Turner stated that the project is actually coming in under budget, allowing for the construction of three new pickleball courts.
The total cost of the Yonah Preserve Recreation Center is $11,442,126.85, a figure Turner emphasized is under control. Turner disputed assertions that the gymnasium project is responsible for the White County Library project’s funding delay.
“If you hear anybody out there saying the gymnasium projects way over and that’s why we’re not building the library, that is not true,” Turner stated definitively.
The new Yonah Preserve Recreation Center’s grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony are scheduled for May 22 at 6 p.m.
The Commission also approved funding for several other projects, including road improvements and a partnership with the City of Cleveland for the July 5th fireworks event.
This article comes to NowHabersham.com in partnership with WRWH
