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The City of Greer has 15 capital projects underway, including the Sports and Events Center, Public Safety Training Center, Groce Meadow Fire Department, Downtown Parking Garage, South Tyger River Greenway Trail, and Wards Creek Trail. The largest project is the Sports and Events Center, which is on track to be completed by 2027. The Public Safety Training Center is expected to be the first to be completed, with a predicted end date in late April. The Groce Meadow Fire Department is in the planning phase, while the Downtown Parking Garage is on hold as the city discusses continued development. The South Tyger River Greenway Trail is expected to be completed by June 13, while the Wards Creek Trail is in the planning stage with no set completion date.

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Construction of Greer's Sports and Events Center on Highway 14 is progressing well, with 37% of the concrete panel erection phase completed. Nearly 100 panels have been set so far, and the installation is scheduled for completion on March 4. The building foundations and electrical conduits have also been completed, and the focus for the rest of the month will be on installing concrete panels and assembling the building's steel frame.

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Greer City Council approved the guaranteed maximum price of the City's Sports and Events Center, which came in at $69,334,076. The Council also approved the allocation of $219,968.00 from the City's Guaranteed Political Subdivision Funds to go to an Upstate-based recovery group, aiming to increase recovery services in the area. Additionally, the final authorization for the partial privatization of Park Avenue was approved, and the temporary construction easement to the S.C. Department of Transportation was approved for a project at the Suber Road and Chick Springs intersection.

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The Greer City Council unanimously approved a second early release package for the construction of the Sports and Events Center at Monday night’s meeting. The $19 million package was given to the city by Harper General Contractors. The cost will be covered by the Corporation for Greer Fund.

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The Greer City Council has approved an early release work package for the construction of the Sports and Events Center, with work set to begin mid-August. The package, priced at $7.935 million, includes utility work and grading of the land. The center will be located near Highway 14 and Buncombe Road and will serve as a flexible space for the city to host a variety of events, including athletics. The Council also approved an agreement with Spartanburg County regarding financial arrangements for annexed properties.