Sanford Municipal Center Expansion

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