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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Construction of Trailwinds Village development moving at brisk pace

If you have been traveling westbound on County Road 466A, you may have noticed the progress at the Trailwinds Village development over the first few months of 2017.

Crews are busy at work on the new development and have already erected roadside signage.

Crane erecting signage at Trailwinds Village
A crane helps erect the signage at Trailwinds Village

When finished, the development will include 19 commercial lots, two office lots, one assisted living center parcel and a 165-acre residential tract that will be subdivided. Overall, the development will provide for 296 homes, 462 assisted living beds, 572,750 square feet of retail space and 151,500 square feet of office space.

For the latest update on the facilities going into the new development, read our updated from earlier this year HERE. Check back in the coming weeks for updates on the progress of Trailwinds Village and other local construction projects.

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