Community Services - Projects
The Community Services Department is responsible for overseeing all Township construction projects ensuring that they remain within budget and meet all standards for public construction.
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Beckett Park - Phase III
Pardon our Dust as West Chester works to make improvements to Beckett Park.
Phase III development of the 150-acre park that straddles Beckett Road is currently under way.
Existing ponds on the west side of Beckett Park have been dredged and some trees cleared to make way for improvements to this
side of the park. The larger lakes will have varied depths to support water habitat. Walking paths, a picnic shelter with fireplace, parking and restroom facilities are being constructed to create a passive recreational area for residents to enjoy. Also planned for the west side of Beckett Park is an area that could serve as an ice skating rink, weather permitting. A "natural" playground will be added near the lake utilizing land forms and natural elements to create a great active play area for children.
The west side of the park, when completed, will have a very natural appearance as the ponds will be surrounded by meadow grasses. It will take some time for residents to enjoy the full effect of the plantings.
As part of this phase of construction, a Boundless Playground was built on the east side of the park between the Muhlhauser Barn and the West Chester Baseball Complex. The playground which is accessible to all was constructed with support from Boundless Playgrounds, CVS Caremark and Procter & Gamble. Construction now resumes near the playground with the addition of a picnic shelter and restroom facility.
The playground may occasionally be closed during construction for the safety reasons.
Project Budget is $2 million
Voice of America Museum, Façade and Electrical Renovations
West Chester is currently working to restore The Voice of America Bethany Station on Tylersville Road with funds provided through the State of Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission..
The building's block facade is almost completely replaced as well as the electrical service for the building. An ADA accessible ramp will be added at the front of the building. New windows were installed in late July with the trademark Crosley blue frames.
The building is currently closed to visitors.
Project Budget is $1.75 million.
Recently Completed Projects
Fire Headquarters & Station 71
West Chester Fire Headquarters and Station 71 were completed in fall 2009. The new facility meets current standards for essential buildings and features areas for training.
This project also incorporated construction of the Township's new CIT building which was completed earlier in the year.
Total Project Budget is $13 million
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West Chester Library
The new West Chester Library at Union Centre was opened to the public on Nov. 15, 2009.
The new library was constructed utilizing tax increment financing. Middletown Library System operates and manages the new building.