The city of Garland recently published the following update on projects included in the 2019 bond program. The seven bond projects listed below are a few of the most needed as well as most popular with Garland residents.
Featured projects in the 2019 Build Garland bond program
Central Library:
The newly renovated Central Library, at 625 Austin Street, will have an updated modern interior with a new layout that includes a completely renovated children’s area, a slide, a grand staircase and a new circulation desk. In addition, there will be two new multipurpose rooms with upgraded technology, a makerspace room and an audiovisual space.
The renovations are scheduled to be complete late 2024, with a grand opening celebration early 2025. Library staff are continuing to provide services to the Downtown area through the Central Library Express, 713 Austin Street and the kiosk outside City Hall. The Central Library Express offers services such as free Wi-Fi, public computers, indoor and outdoor programming for all ages and a reserved material pickup area. The library kiosk allows residents to easily browse vast collections and offers a seamless checkout and return experience.
Fire Station 1:
The project team is close to completion on the design and construction will begin in 2024. Relocated to an area between Avenues B and D east of First Street, Fire Station 1 will provide improvements in firefighter safety and health, bunk room facilities, training facilities and will accommodate modern firefighting equipment.
Fire Station 6:
Fire Station 6 is also being redesigned and relocated as part of our effort to improve Garland’s public safety infrastructure. Construction of the new station at 6450 N. Bush Turnpike is anticipated to be finished in the spring of 2024. This facility features amenities such as improved kitchen and bunking areas and a courtyard.
Garland Senior Activity Center:
Design for the new and improved Garland Senior Activity Center is underway at 600 W. Avenue A, the same location as the previous facility. Design will continue through 2024.
Hollabaugh Recreation Center:
Adjacent to the new West Garland Library, Hollabaugh Recreation Center will finish construction in 2024 and feature a gymnasium, a new multipurpose room and a renovated kitchen.
Surf & Swim:
2024 will also see the beginning of construction on the highly anticipated Surf & Swim aquatic facility! Surf & Swim, 440 W. Oates Road, will include a lazy river, splash pads, a children’s pool and a tranquil leisure pool.
West Garland Library:
The West Garland Library is being built at Hollabaugh Park, 3925 W. Walnut St., to replace the existing Walnut Creek Library. Construction is scheduled to be complete in late 2024 and a grand opening celebration is anticipated in early 2025. The modern building features, such as the use of glass and natural lighting, will make the library an inviting, open space for readers of all ages. Additionally, it will have a dedicated children’s space as well as dedicated areas for teens and adults that provide literature and facilities that match their needs and desires, and an outdoor patio space and art plaza shared with the recreation center next door.