Augusta leaders take a step forward on SPLOST 8 projects
Published: May 9, 2023 at 5:18 PM EDT
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta Commission moved ahead Tuesday with plans for funding several SPLOST 8 projects.
Meeting in committee form, commissioners approved bond funding for $26 million in SPLOST 8 projects.
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That proposal will still need to be approved next week by the full Augusta Commission.
Among the plans are:
- $11 million for the Richmond County Correctional Institution.
- $6 million for Dyess Park.
- $5 million for Fleming Park.
- $4 million the Newman Tennis Center.
The money comes from selling 2021 financial bonds being sold in 2023.
The full commission will have to vote on the plan next week.
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