Summary

Cary strives to assure that all provided services and programs are accessible. The ADA Transition Plan plays an important role to meet that goal of removing all accessible barriers identified in the plan. Depending on the type and number of barriers identified for each facility, park, street, or greenway, removal is completed as individual capital projects or included with other maintenance or Capital Improvement Plan projects.

Listed below are current and completed ADA Improvement projects and costs:

Bond Park 

• Amphitheater Improvements – Installed stage access and improved existing accessible parking spaces and seating - $65,000 final project costs

Community Center

• Lobby & Locker Room Improvements - 6,800 sf renovation - $183,000 final project cost
• Sidewalks – Installing new accessible sidewalks - $40,000 final project cost; Completion is scheduled for Spring 2021

Comfort Station 1 & 2 Additions & Renovations 

• Installed (2) new accessible restrooms - $290,000 final project costs

Sidewalks & Boardwalk 

• Regraded and installed new sidewalks and boardwalk access - $92,000 final project costs

Brooks Park

• Lift – Repaired existing lift - $4,500 final project cost
• Parking – Regraded/paved existing parking spaces - $42,000 final project cost

Cary Tennis Park

Elevator 

• Through maintenance repair project, staff are currently working with a contractor to update existing elevator audio signals. Estimated cost of repairs is $7,500.

Parking

• This project was a part of a major site reconstruction project to correct settlement of existing parking lot and sidewalks accessing the clubhouse.  Accessible parking spaces were regraded and paved to meet ADA compliance – Construction costs to make the existing parking spaces ADA compliant totaled $142,000.

Court Improvements

• Under the Cary Tennis Park Bleacher Installation projects, new accessible, elevated seating has been installed at the stadium court and planned to be installed at Courts 5-6 and 11- 12.

Cary Senior Center

Office & Classroom Improvements

• 8,200 sf renovation - $262,000 final project cost

Restroom Improvements

• Replaced toilet partitions - $42,000 final project cost

Parking, Sidewalk & Pavement Improvements

• $32,000 final project cost

Fountain Handrail Installation

•  $1,200 final project cost

Community Center Signage 

• The interior signage for all three community centers was installed over seventeen years ago. Since requirements for accessibility signs have evolved, staff are currently working with a contractor and sign company to replace all interior signage that meets ADA compliance. Total Project Cost is $8,800 with installation completion estimated in Fall 2020.

Curb Ramp Improvements

• In January 2020, Cary completed a Curb Ramp Inventory as part its ADA Transition Plan.  At that time, there were 500 miles of Cary maintained streets with nearly 6,700 curb ramps.  Prior to completing the Curb Ramp Inventory, Cary proactively repaired nearly 800 curb ramps as part of its annual Street Improvements Program.  Curb ramp assessments are included in the annual pavement condition survey and are repaired or replaced if needed, in advance of street resurfacing.  The chart below includes updates to Cary’s Curb Ramp Inventory.

Fire Stations #1, #3, & #6 

• Modified layout and replaced kitchen cabinets - $45,000 total project costs

Herb Young Community Center Access

• Installed additional sidewalk access and replaced main entrance - $7,150 total project cost
• Installed rear sidewalk to improve facility access - $3,800 total cost

Koka Booth Amphitheater

Restrooms

• Replaced existing partitions and sinks - $19,800 final project costs

Site Access

• Phase One - Corrected slopes and installed new ramps - $90,322 total project costs
• Phase Two - Install new accessible routes to various outdoor seating areas - Total Design and Construction Costs estimated at $78,000 - Anticipated Project Completion is Spring 2023.

Ritter Park Restrooms

• Installed (2) new accessible restrooms - $236,000 final project cost

Stevens Nature Center

Accessible Parking Improvements

• Regraded/repaved existing parking spaces –  $18,800 final project cost

Exterior Handrail & Fence Improvements

• Replaced existing handrails - $12,000 final project cost

Restroom Improvements

• Stevens Nature center was built over 20 years ago and remains one of Cary’s most visited facilities throughout the year. Although the restrooms have undergone minor finish renovations, this project is to fully renovate the existing restrooms to meet ADA compliance. Scope of work also includes updating plumbing fixtures and interior finishes. Estimated Design and Construction Costs is $82,000. The consultant began design in July 2020 and estimated completion of construction is Spring 2021.

WakeMed Soccer Park

Restrooms

• Replaced partitions & accessories - $74,800 final project costs

Parking

• Currently in design phase to correct the slopes of the accessible parking spaces located in the north and south parking lots adjacent to Fields #4 & #5. Current estimated costs for design and construction is $60,000.

Contact

Reid Saunders
Architect & LEED AP
Transportation & Facilities Department
(919) 380-2785
Reid.Saunders@townofcary.org