Sanford, NC
Sanford Municipal Center Complex

Sanford Municipal Center Expansion

About

To meet space needs, the City of Sanford is constructing a second building at the Sanford Municipal Center. In addition to office space, the project will provide the community with a new linear park, its second free splash pad, and a half-mile greenway that will connect the multi-use space to the future Sanford Central Green.

View renderings of the improved complex here.

Building

  • The new building will total approx. 33,500 sq. ft., with ~29,000 sq. ft. finished at opening and 4,200 sq. ft. reserved as shell space for future growth.
  • The first floor will house customer service functions, including bill pay, zoning and building inspections intake, and engineering.
  • A bridge connector on the second floor that connects the new building to the existing building.
  • Public access will be through the new building’s ground-level front door.

Amenities

  • Linear park and greenspace
  • Splash pad with dedicated restroom and pump/filtration building
  • Half-mile greenway and multi-use path
  • Recreation and community gathering space
  • New seating and landscaping for the Armed Forces Memorial
  • Shaded seating areas
  • Way-finding signage and digital event screen
  • LED lighting upgrades

Parking

  • New accessible public parking near the main entry of the new building.
  • Two EV charging stations are also included.
  • Current parking will remain in place.

Design: ADW Architects
Construction: Edifice Construction
Guaranteed Maximum Price: $27.7 million
Funding: Utility and General Fund Bonds issued in October 2025

"Integrating public amenities and connecting the improved campus to downtown through the Sanford Central Green is a crucial component of our plan to transform East Sanford."
Rebecca Wyhof Salmon
Rebecca Wyhof Salmon
Mayor

Project Timeline

Design Approval
Summer 2025
Construction
November 2025-April 2027
Anticipated Completion
April 2027

Important Dates

7
Oct 2025

City Incorporates Community Amenities in Municipal Center Expansion

The City of Sanford has finalized plans to expand the Sanford Municipal Center. Read more >>

20
Nov 2025

Municipal Center Expansion Underway; Third Street Closed

Construction on the Sanford Municipal Center expansion is underway. Read more>>