Monday, June 10, 2013

Train Viewing Platform is Back on Track

We are excited to report that the viewing platform is moving closer to becoming a reality. In the past few months the following major developments have occurred:

- Organized a new committee to move the project forward under the leadership of Mayor Michael S. Sparkman.

- Secured a grant from CSX in the amount of $25,000 to get things started.

- Updated all drawings and specifications to comply with applicable building codes and regulations.

- Made provisions for an elevator to the second floor of the tower so that this important and unique feature of the project can remain a viable option.

- Signed on a general contractor to head construction of the platform.

- Secured a building permit from the City of Plant City for the platform.

- Site prep has started at the location where the platform will be constructed.

- Schedule a public groundbreaking ceremony for 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Spread the word about this ceremony and come join us for the event. Groundbreaking will occur in the south municipal parking lot located on Palmer Street, just south of the historic Union Depot, in downtown Plant City.

- Plans are to have the platform completed and open to the public by Christmas 2013.

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