BY JESSICA SHORTEN
The timeline
What they’re saying
What’s next
At the Sept. 26 meeting, Carman said Howard Hughes is expecting construction to take roughly a year to complete once started, and it aims for a mid-2025 nish date. Howard Hughes will move into construction in 2024 following nal design and bidding processes.
“The next step is to work with the Grogan’s Mill Village Association and the county to
Ocials said the existing South County Library and Community Center will stay operational until ownership of the facilities is transferred to the county, at which time the 5.27 acres will be transferred to Howard Hughes for future use and development. Carman said Howard Hughes does not have plans for the 5.27 acres, and the company is focusing on developing retail at the Grogan’s Mill Village Center. Noack said the county will shift personnel and operations to the new buildings once the exchange is nalized in 2025, at which time it is unclear what service delays may arise during the move.
connect our existing trails and pathways.” BRAD BAILEY, THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER
Construction timeline
May 12: Howard Hughes announces acquisition of village center May 16: County proposes trade of land May 23: Negotiations approved to begin Sept. 12: County posts notice accepting oers Sept. 26: Swap approved Third quarter: Construction on new county facilities to begin Second quarter: Construction slated to be complete SOURCES: HOWARD HUGHES, MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY IMPACT 2023 2024 2025
“I think this will help bring the revitalization that’s been necessary to the center. … I think this is
a very good deal.” BRUCE CUNNINGHAM, PRESIDENT, GROGAN’S MILL VILLAGE ASSOCIATION
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