Several initiatives within Georgetown’s Capital Improvement Plan are underway, including the design process for a new downtown city center and renovations to a fire station as well as a facilities study to be used for future bond considerations.
The overview
The city of Georgetown updates its five-year Capital Improvement Plan annually, as city staff prioritize what investments need to be made to address the area’s increased growth and demand for services. According to Jennifer Bettiol, city of Georgetown CIP manager, construction of Phase 1 of the downtown city center—between the Georgetown Public Library and Light and Water Works building—is set to begin this fall. The projects is expected to be complete by spring 2024.
Meanwhile, the city is early into the design process for renovations to Georgetown Fire Station No. 1. Some of the changes to the facility include new pathways for firefighters to exit the building when responding to a call as well as adding an additional apparatus bay.
