The Town of Lyerly's Goals
The following is a list of ideas and upcoming/ongoing projects that are of high priority to the Town. Our #1 goal is to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Lyerly and we feel that the completion of these projects will greatly improve the quality of life in Lyerly.
* indicates a project is in planning/funding stages
** indicates a project is ongoing
- Replace the water system in the Town limits.(UPDATE, the Town of Lyerly received a Community Development Block Grant for $500,000.00 on 8/26/11 to fund this project)**
- Park improvements:
- New handicapped accessible playground*
- New fences on the large ball field and playground (UPDATE the Town of Lyerly
received a grant from the Home Depot Foundation for $2,500.00 to replace the
playground fence.)**
- A new centrally located multi-use building that will house
the concession stand, restrooms, scorekeeping and storage for ball fields.
- Construction of another pavilion.
- Re-surfacing the walking track.
-Extending the walking track into the newly cleared area of the park.**
- Installing a 12" water line to supply Mohawk Industries.**
- Revitalizing the downtown area.
- Making Lyerly Down Home Day a larger event with more activities/entertainment.
- Beautifying the streetscapes of Lyerly.**
- Construction of a community center.
- Construction of a "River Park" on the Chattooga River.
- Replace existing sidewalks, expand sidewalks.*
- Hold more community events.**
- Make the Town "Greener" through energy conservation and recycling.**
