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Report on Recent Projects...

At a local civic club meeting in mid-October, 2009, Mayor Silas reported on several projects that have been completed recently. The Mayor and City Council are continually working to provide the services and improvements that are needed in and around the city.

Winfield Main Street:

The Mayor and Council are working together with Main Street on a project that will contribute to both the aesthetics and the safety of our school. the City is applying for a grant that will provide funds to construct new sidewalks and connect those sidewalks from the Elementary and Middle schools and extend them all the way into the downtown area. This project, titled "Safe Walk," will begin during the next year if the funds are awarded.

The City is also working toward the renovation of the old Hollis building with a funding request from Congressman Robert Aderholt. $332,500 will go toward this project which will begin in the early spring of 2010. The newly-renovated building will be a multi-purpose facility that will be used by both the Pastime Theater and the City for various events. The building will have dressing rooms and storage for theater use and also a kitchen and remodeled restrooms. There will also be a large meeting room which will be available upon request for rental for private functions. the building will be decorated with old photos of Winfield and perhaps some museum items.

Also, during Mule Day 2010, the City will be celebrating Small Towns and Downtowns Homecoming as part of Governor Riley's recognition of small towns in Alabama. there are 214 towns in Alabama that are participating in this recognition and Winfield Main Street Director, Gail Spann, is coordinating several events related to this celebration to coincide with our 2010 Mule Day Festival. More information will be available as plans for Mule Day 2010 are announced.

Other Recent Projects:

• Drainage project at the First Baptist Church -  A project has recently been completed to alleviate drainage problems for residents below the church.
• FEMA Community Shelter - The FEMA Community Shelter has just been completed and was used for the first time during a storm on Friday, October 9, 2009. The city plans an Open House for the shelter on November 22, 2009 and the community will be invited. More information will be available as the date nears for this event.
• Industrial Access Road into the Black Creek Mega Industrial Site - This road, which provides access into the facility located north of Corridor X on State Hwy. 129, was constructed with grant funds secured by the City.
• Industrial Access Road into the 100-Acre South Industrial Site - This road was also constructed with grant funds and provides complete access to the City's industrial site located south of Corridor X. This site is now available for use for any industry needing space to locate.
• Lighting of Exit 30 on Corridor X - A major lighting project was completed at the Exit 30 site which will draw attention to the exit and will travelers along the highway to stop and spend time (and money) in the Winfield area.
• Additional Sidewalks - New sidewalks are to be constructed from the hospital west to Listerhill Credit Union for residents who desire to walk to the Gateway Shopping Center or to Wal-Mart. These sidewalks will be six feet wide and will be used by residents who just want to walk for exercise as well. This is another project that will completed with matching grant funds.
• Water Extension and Upgrade - A fully-funded grant was used to upgrade and extend the water service for residents on Fayette County Road 88 and Ember Drive.
• Real Estate Purchase - The City has recently purchased the building in downtown Winfield occupied by the Winfield Antique Mall