Work has begun at the new Senior Center here in Sulphur Springs. A crew started dirt work on the Oak Ave site this week.
This project has been in the works for several years. The most recent hurdle was a acquiring a $2.4 million grant. City Manager Marc Maxwell signed the contract with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Thursday, Sept. 13, 2022. Once signed, it took several months for the funding to become available. Other issues included steel price fluctuations, asbestos and design considerations.
The now vacant lot previously had a healthcare related building on it. That structure had to be cleared of asbestos before it was razed.
