In November 2021, Garner voters overwhelmingly approved four bond questions that authorize the Town of Garner to issue up to $69 million in general obligation bonds in these categories: Parks and Recreation ($35.5 million), Street and Sidewalks ($24.05 million), Public Safety and Services Facilities ($6.5 million), and Stormwater ($2.95 million). Planning, design and construction for several 2021 bond projects are well underway. Below are some highlights of the projects, for more information visit our Capital Improvement Program pages.

Caddy Road Public Safety Station

One of the main projects supported by this bond program is a new public safety station on Caddy Road in the fast-growing U.S. 401-Ten Ten Road area. The station will house Garner Fire-Rescue, Wake County EMS and include touchdown space for the Garner Police Department. The facility is completed and opened in June 2024.

Lake Drive Widening

The Lake Drive widening project in North Garner has been completed. The project involved widening the street with curb and gutter on both sides and installation of sidewalk along the north side of the street. See details on project page. 

Jones Sausage Road North

This project involves widening Jones Sausage Road between the Amazon distribution center and East Garner Road. The design includes addition of a North bound travel lane, curb and gutter, sidewalk/multi-use path, storm drainage and traffic signal modifications at the East Garner Road intersection. It will also includes street/sidewalk improvements along East Garner Road on both sides of the Jones Sausage Road intersection. See details and updates on project page.

Yeargan Park - Phase I

The Yeargan property consists of three parcels along East Garner Road purchased by the Town in 2019. Plans for phase 1 of the park include four athletic fields, an inclusive playground, a shelter with seating and a 10-foot-wide multi-use path. To date, the Town has received $9 million in state and federal grants to help with phase 1 construction. See details and updates on Yeargan Park project page.

Meadowbrook Park

Meadowbrook Park, formerly known as Meadowbrook Golf and Country Club, consists of two existing parcels which were purchased by the Town in 2016 and 2017. The Town intends to preserve the historic site and add amenities. This site had an earthen dam which was safely breached. The design of phase 1 is approximately 30 percent complete and is on hold while the pond has a 6-month drying period. See details and updates on Meadowbrook project page.

White Deer Park Improvements

This project includes the design of a new splash pad and redesign of an existing playground at White Deer Park. The intent of the latter is to provide a nature-themed, inclusive and accessible playground that will replace a current one that is in need of significant repairs/replacement. See details and updates on project page.

South Garner Greenway Extension

This project includes adding approximately 1.75-mile multi-use greenway trail and 130-foot pedestrian bridge along Buffaloe Road, connecting the existing White Deer Park greenway to the Vandora Springs roundabout. This project received $2.6 million in LAPP (Locally Administered Projects Program) funding. Due to the requirements of the awarded federal funds, more oversight and time for review is needed See details and updates on project page.