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The streetscape project in downtown Lebanon included the replacement of about 37,000 square feet of brick paver sidewalks. Contributed photo

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By Justin McClelland, Staff Writer 7:27 PM Sunday, November 8, 2009

LEBANON — Lebanon recently celebrated the completion of an eight-month refurbishment of the city’s sidewalks and streetscape along Broadway and Mulberry Streets.

“I think it improved the look,” said Marilyn McMurray, owner of McMurray Frames and Gifts in downtown. “I think the construction was a bit painful to go through but everybody made it as pain-free as possible.”

The streetscape project cost $2.3 million and included the replacement of approximately 37,000 square feet of brick paver sidewalks and 3,000 square feet of curb. The project also saw the refurbishment of downtown’s street lights and installation of new benches, planters and trash containers.

“I think it’s a great improvement and quite beautiful,” said Paula Jackson, co-owner of Heritage House Gifts.

The process was originally slated to take nearly 18 months to complete, with a four-month break between September and January. However, the construction progressed so far ahead of schedule that city officials were able to reorganize the construction to be completed in just eight months.

The construction was performed by Trend Construction. Lebanon received a $600,000 grant from the Federal Transportation Enhancement Program to help offset the costs of the project.

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