City lines up $399K engineering contract for Phase 2 of Blue Mile

Later construction will extend landscaping, sidewalk work and decorative lighting up to Grady Street

This sheltered area on South Main Street, part of Phase 1 of the Blue Mile streetscaping project, is seen here as it looked when that phase was being completed one year ago. Phase 2, for which city officials have now selected an engineering firm, will extend the streetscape up to Grady Street. (AL HACKLE/Herald file)

Blue Mile streetscape — This sheltered area on South Main Street, part of Phase 1 of the Blue Mile streetscaping project, is seen here as it looked when that phase was being completed one year ago. Phase 2, for which city officials have now selected an engineering firm, will extend the streetscape up to Grady Street. (AL HACKLE/Herald file)

Statesboro city officials are recommending a contract with potential fees up to $399,420 with T.R. Long Engineering for project management, surveying and engineering for Phase 2 of the Blue Mile streetscape project. City Council is slated to consider and probably award the contract during the 5:30 p.m.

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