Project Scope:

As part of the operation of this park facility, Gaston County will design and construct a guardhouse for park employees, gate access controls, and road widening of the entrance to the park to better accommodate traffic flow into and out of the park.

Background:

In July 2023, the Gaston County Board of Commissioners approved a lease agreement with Duke Energy for operation of the South Point Access Facility located at Boat Launch Road south of Belmont. The Master Plan includes a swim beach, canoe/kayak launch, fishing piers, picnic shelters, and a new guardhouse at the park entrance. To date, these amenities are complete. This project will widen the entrance road to better accommodate traffic, construct a new, permanent guardhouse, extend water service into the park, and upgrade the signage and wayfinding. This project also serves as the beginning of Phase 4 development and will allow future phases to be constructed.