Construction Begins Feb. 9 on $52.7M Sharon Springs Park, Sexton Hall

A major renovation of Sharon Springs Park and exterior amenities at Sexton Hall Senior Services will begin on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, bringing a large public works project to southeast Forsyth County that officials say will reshape park space and senior services access. The work will target the Sharon Springs Park campus at 1950 Sharon Road and the Sexton Hall life enrichment center at 2115 Chloe Road.

A project posting lists the undertaking as site work for a playground, park and athletic field in Cumming and states, "Project Description: Providing all materials, equipment, and labor for the Sharon Springs Park Campus Renovation." The same record identifies the project as publicly funded, in a post-bid stage, and carries a value of $52,667,869.00. Procurement milestones recorded on the listing include a question deadline of Sept. 1, 2025 and a bid date of Sept. 11, 2025; the listing was published Sept. 15, 2025 and updated Oct. 17, 2025.

The Constructconnect record underscores the project's scale and administrative complexity: it lists 520 plans, 26 specifications, 1,299 addenda and 138 contact records, and flags an apparent low general contractor located in Cumming, although contact details in the capture were redacted. The original project brief also notes, in truncated form, "The project also includes a drive-thru kiosk for the Fo" — language that is incomplete in the available text and requires clarification from county officials.

Local economic implications are substantial. A $52.7 million county-funded site work contract will create demand for construction labor, subcontractor services and materials at a time when the mid-2025 procurement pipeline in Cumming and Forsyth County showed multiple public projects under bid. For residents, the project promises upgraded playgrounds, athletic fields and improved outdoor spaces adjacent to a senior services campus, which can increase recreational capacity and potentially lift nearby property uses and local retail traffic over the medium term.

Policy questions for county leaders include funding transparency and the project schedule. The listing identifies the sector as "Public - County" but does not break down funding sources or confirm whether the posted value reflects an award amount or an estimate. The county will need to confirm the general contractor, firm award status, phased timelines, completion targets, traffic or parking impacts and whether set-asides or local hiring goals apply.

For neighbors around Sharon Road and Chloe Road, expect staging areas, possible temporary closures and construction activity beginning Feb. 9. Forsyth County residents should watch for official notices from county Parks & Recreation or the procurement office for lane closures, park area closures and updates on amenities and programming at Sexton Hall.

What comes next: county officials should confirm the contractor and full scope — including the incomplete drive-thru kiosk mention — and publish a construction schedule and community impact plan. Once the county releases those details, residents will have clearer timelines for access changes, job opportunities and the new park facilities that the $52.7 million investment aims to deliver.