Bond project updates provided to City Council

Published on January 05, 2026

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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Fayetteville City Staff provided an update on progress towards major construction projects during the City Council Work Session on Jan. 5. 2016

Parks and Rec Bond

In March 2016, Fayetteville voters passed a $35 million bond referendum for parks and recreation. Several projects have been completed. The completed projects include Senior Center East, the Bill Crisp Senior Center, D. Gilmore Therapeutic Center, Rowan Street Skateboard Park, Jordan Soccer Complex improvements, multiple splash pads, Deep Creek Road Community Center and renovations to several parks.

The major projects currently in progress include:

The Courts at Glenville Lake Tennis Center Construction

  • Phase Construction
  • Completion Anticipated: End of January 2026

McArthur Road Sports Complex

  •  Bid Phase
  • Construction Bids due February 2026
  • Construction Completion Anticipated: March/April 2027

Cape Fear River Park

  • Design Phase

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park

  • Design Phase

McArthur Road Sports Complex

  • Bid Phase
  • Construction Bids due February 2026
  • Construction Completion Anticipated: March/April 2027 2022

Public Safety Bond

In 2022, Fayetteville voters passed a $60 million bond referendum for public safety needs. Projects identified are a 911 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) facility and several fire stations.

Fire Station #16

  • Fire Station 16 design is currently underway. There is a community meeting scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Fayetteville-Cumberland State University Entrepreneur and Business HUB, 1073 Murchison Road, to discuss the construction of a new Fire Station #16.

911 PSAP

  • 911 PSAP programming and planning are underway, while discussions with Cumberland County continue regarding consolidation interests. Site locations are being reviewed. The design and schedule are contingent upon site selection and the consolidation decision.

Fire Station #9

  • An architect has been selected for Fire Station #9 and planning and design will follow. The land purchase has been completed.

Fire Station #2

  • Fire Station 2 is currently being explored as a renovation project.

The City is currently making progress on a total of 20 major projects, using multiple outside firms to enhance project delivery methods and project management efficacy.

Click here to review the bond project updates.

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