Hendersonville to build justice center sports complex in $284 million plan
Henderson County commissioners outlined a multi‑facility development costing about $284 million funded by county taxes state and federal grants debt service Pardee and private donors. The plan includes a $160 million courthouse and jail expansion a $100 million UNC Health Pardee footprint expansion and Berkeley Mills Park sports amenities funded largely by grants ARP and donors. A $1.3 million add‑on raised the sportsplex to four regulation soccer fields six tennis courts and a softball diamond with public access when not in use by Hendersonville High School teams.
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Henderson County Commissioners Lay Out 2025 26 Budget Priorities
At a daylong retreat the Henderson County commissioners listed their budget priorities for 2025 26 focusing on Hurricane Helene recovery and the countys largest capital project. New commissioner Sheila Franklin proposed funding ideas that avoid property tax increases while outlining potential additional items for consideration.
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Local-option tax funds Berkeley complex project praised
Franklin expressed enthusiasm for funding the Berkeley complex and delving into the project further. He warned costs would not decrease on any programs and stated his top priority, a stance echoed by others.
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