Update given on Crawford Gym renovations

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – County leaders received an update on the Crawford Gym renovation.

Plans have been announced. Now, the dirty work has been set to begin to restore the community landmark.

Tuesday, those plans were discussed with residents in southern Lowndes County.

There will be new floors, a new roof, and a new exterior. The restrooms and bleachers will also be renovated.

Supervisor Jeff Smith said this project is for everyone that lives in the area.

“It’s going to be like a totally new building. It’s going to provide a multi-purpose, not only will it be for athletics. It will also be for educational and community projects,” said Smith. “Like I said before, meetings, workshops, things that the community has the need to be able to host in a centralized location. This gives them those options that otherwise they may not have.”

The $350,000 project is expected to be completed in May.