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Ag arena expense rises by $1 million
Completion now slated for April
W Ag Center file photo
Dignitaries move some dirt when the multipurpose arena committee and Bulloch County Commissioners hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new ag-based facility last June.
As construction of Bulloch County’s new multipurpose arena continues, additional needs prompted Bulloch County commissioners to approve two change orders recently that add $1 million to the cost. Commissioners voted Tuesday to accept a change order for $507,086 for large fans, electrical work, painting, concrete bleachers and a scorer’s platform in the main arena; painting and electrical work for the practice arena; fans, electricity and painting for the stall barn; and a PA system and paving for the perimeter roads and RV loop, according to documents included in commissioners’ packages during the meeting. A previous change order for $500,000 was recently approved for fencing, a tractor, accessories and other equipment for maintaining the facility, said Bulloch County Manager Tom Couch.
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