Pedestrian Improvements to South Washington Street
The Commissioners of Leonardtown received a Community
Legacy grant to make pedestrian improvements to South Washington Street along
the hill leading to Leonardtown Wharf. The improvements were made from the
Courthouse Drive intersection all the way to Godwin Way and included sidewalks,
curb and gutter, street lamps along the west side of Washington Street and
repaving of the entire street. The work has been completed.
The
Hamptons at Leonardtown
The Saba Group has proposed a luxury apartment complex
to be located between Fenwick Street and Rt. 5 across from Academy Hills and has
received concept approval at the July 14, 2014 Town Council meeting. The project
will consist of 2 three story buildings with 119 units. The Leonardtown Board of
Appeals held a public hearing on September 23rd for the project in reference to
adding 4th stories to the buildings with an additional 23 units. The Board
approved the additional story and density if an entrance onto Fenwick Street
could be obtained. The Saba Group is looking into this possibility.
Hollywood Road State Highway Sidewalk Project
The Town and County are working in conjunction with the
State Highway Administration to upgrade and add additional
sidewalks on the much travelled Hollywood Road. The project
is proposed to add sidewalks on the east side of the road
from the College of Southern Maryland campus to the
Governmental Center and improve the existing sidewalks on
the west side of the road from Rt. 5 to Mattingly Street. A
second phase will continue the sidewalks on the west side to
Leonard’s Grant Parkway. The first phase is scheduled to go
out to bid late 2015 with the second phase to follow in late
2016.
Clarks Rest
The Clarks Rest Development is progressing
nicely. Several Use and Occupancy permits have been issued
in recent weeks for new neighbors in this neighborhood.
Improvements along Rt. 5 are also taking shape. A model of
the townhomes being offered is open. Stop by their model
home for more information. Visit their website to learn
more. http://marrickhomes.com/
Leonardtown Wastewater
Treatment Plant Upgrade
Debt Affordability Report with
Worksheet
The Enhanced Nutrient Removal Upgrade to the Leonardtown
Wastewater Treatment Plant is moving forward. Bids were opened on January 13,
2015 and a recommendation of award has been sent to the Maryland Department of
the Environment for approval. The award of the contract is expected in early
April. The construction of the project is expected to take two years to
complete. Funding is provided in part by a grant from the State of Maryland
and the balance by a loan from the Maryland Water Quality Financing
Administration. This project is a state mandated upgrade.
MD 5 Leonardtown Project Planning Study