On Monday, Sept. 23, Springfield City Council unanimously approved a proposed list of projects and programs to be funded by the voter-approved 1/4-cent Capital Improvement and 1/8-cent Transportation sales taxes over the next four years. The 1/4-cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax was originally approved by Springfield voters in 1989 and renewed in 1992, 1995,…
Author: Kristen Milam, Public Information, for SGFNN
Construction is expected to begin this fall for the long-anticipated project to uncover Jordan Creek, a waterway that, since it was boxed in in 1929 to mitigate flooding, runs underneath downtown Springfield. Renew Jordan Creek is the multi-phase effort to “daylight” the historic Jordan Creek by significantly modifying the existing…
The City of Springfield invites residents to Boo at the Bin, a family-friendly night of fun and recycling 6-9 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Franklin Avenue Recycling Center, 731 N. Franklin Ave. Staff from the City’s Environmental Services and Public Works departments will be on hand with a…
Improvements to an underutilized wastewater building located at the Lone Pine Avenue Recycling Center at 3020 S. Lone Pine Ave., are expected to wrap up in early fall. The project includes exterior maintenance to the building with a new roof, windows, doors and signage. A public restroom will be installed…
The City’s Public Works Department hopes to have a contractor in place for the Galloway Street Widening Project from Luster Avenue to Lone Pine Avenue this summer. The project will involve the widening of Galloway Street to three lanes between Luster Avenue and Lone Pine Avenue, including the construction of…
After a wet spring, the contractor for the Republic Road Widening and Campbell Avenue Intersection Project was able to move forward with final paving operations for the project in late May, allowing for final work within the roadway to wrap up. Following the paving, the intersection of Republic Road and…
Springfield is more beautiful than ever, thanks to the volunteers and households who took part in the 2024 Clean Green Springfield initiative. Nearly 1,000 individuals registered to volunteer in one or more volunteer cleanup or beautification opportunities in April and May. Volunteer opportunities included one-time street and stream cleanups, beautification…
City Council heard an update on the contractor bid process results for the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge rehabilitation project at the May 21 City Council Lunch Workshop. The City’s recent effort to attract contractor bids resulted in one bid by local contracting company Branco. The bid provided a range of options…
Shuttered to the public for eight years for safety concerns, north Springfield’s historic Jefferson Avenue Footbridge will soon be given a second chance at a new chapter in history. The City of Springfield is soliciting bids from qualified contractors for the rehabilitation of the 122-year-old cantilever truss bridge until April 9. Built…
Neat Neighborhoods competition new in 2024 After thousands of volunteer hours logged and tons of litter and trash collected since 2021, the Clean Green Springfield community cleanup initiative is back in 2024 with new opportunities and fresh challenges. The City of Springfield and partner organizations are launching the 2024 Clean…