Laserfiche WebLink
<br />PUBLIC FACILITIES <br /> <br />Schools <br /> <br />As a result of the increased development in Cabarrus County, the Cabarrus County <br />School District developed the Cabarrus County 15-Year Facility Plan. This plan outlines current <br />enrollment numbers, school population projections, timelines <br />for acquiring lands and constructing new schools, replacing <br />old schools, or expanding existing schools. The data used to <br />develop the 15- Year Facility Plan represents a "snapshot" at <br />this particular point in time. The data will be revisited and <br />revised, as new information becomes available. <br />The Midland Plan Area currently has one school within its <br />boundaries. The Bethel Elementary School (pictured at right) is located on Hwy 24/27 and has <br />capacity for 528 students. The 15-Year Facility Plan calls for a new elementary school to be <br />constructed and opened for the 2004-2005 school year. This new school is currently under <br />construction on Midland Rd. and once completed will have capacity for 1000 students. It will be a <br />replacement for the existing Bethel Elementary School.. The plan also calls for the construction <br />of a new High School to serve Midland and other area residents to be located somewhere within <br />the Reedy Creek Basin. This school is expected to be completed by 2008-09.The 15-Year <br />Facility Plan doesn't project a need for additional schools in this plan area, therefore this plan <br />does not attempt to identify areas for future facilities. Discussion is currently underway to <br />- -- - -- - <br />- - <br />determine an appropriate use for the existing Bethel School once the new facility is open. <br /> <br /> <br />Recreation <br /> <br />The Livable Community Blueprint was completed in 2002 to assist Cabarrus County and <br />its municipalities in identifying future recreational needs. Included in this study were possible <br />locations for active and passive park and recreational facilities as well as bicycle and pedestrian <br />routes. This plan will guide the county's recreational goals over the next decade. <br /> <br />It has been established that participation in recreation and leisure activities can elevate <br />the quality of life for the citizens of this area. Recreation is a basic necessity that promotes <br />physical and psychological well being. Another positive aspect of recreation is that these facilities <br />provide open space that enhances the desirability of an area and contributes to the health and <br />safety of its inhabitants. <br /> <br />(;-4 <br />