Construction projects approved in Lancaster, OH

Updated September 14, 2026

Every project links to the city packet it came from.

5 projects in the last 30 days: Commercial GC, Excavation / grading, Paving / asphalt. 30 on record.

Ety Road improvement project design/ROW funding up for review — Lancaster

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Aug 24 · outcome not yet confirmed

Lancaster City Council approved the city's 20% local match to secure a $2 million Federal Grant for the design and right-of-way costs of the Ety Road improvemen…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Excavation / gradingFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)Paving / asphaltCommercial GC

East Main Street walk and shoulder widening land acquisition funded — Lancaster

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Aug 24 · outcome not yet confirmed

Lancaster City Council approved an additional $268,000 for land acquisition costs for the East Main Street Walk and Shoulder Widening Project. A federal grant w…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Excavation / gradingFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)Paving / asphaltCommercial GC

Permanent restrooms replacing portables planned — Lancaster Parks

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Aug 24 · outcome not yet confirmed

The Service Committee discussed replacing costly portable restrooms with permanent facilities in Lancaster Parks. This indicates future construction projects fo…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCCommercial plumbingWater / sewer mainFoundations / footings

Stream Bank Stabilization/Restoration Project bid review — Lancaster

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Aug 24 · outcome not yet confirmed

Lancaster City Council authorized the Service-Safety Director to advertise for bids and enter into a contract for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Str…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Excavation / gradingErosion & sediment controlLandscaping / irrigationCommercial GC

Bowers Park 4 new ball fields planned — Lancaster

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Aug 24 · outcome not yet confirmed

Plans are underway for four new ball fields at Bowers Park, as reported by the Service Committee. This indicates future construction for recreational facilities…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Excavation / gradingLandscaping / irrigationCommercial GCStriping

Memorial Drive Walkways land acquisition funded — Lancaster

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Aug 24 · outcome not yet confirmed

Lancaster City Council approved funds for land acquisition costs for the Memorial Drive Walkways Project, with 80% to be reimbursed through a Federal Grant. Thi…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Excavation / gradingFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)Commercial GCLandscaping / irrigation

Engine House 3 fence replacement payment up for review — Lancaster

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Aug 24 · outcome not yet confirmed

Lancaster City Council approved payment for the new fence around Engine House 3, which came in under its $67,000 allocated budget at approximately $60,000. This…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Fencing

Olivedale pickleball courts resurfacing planned — Lancaster

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Aug 24 · outcome not yet confirmed

Resurfacing work is planned for the Olivedale pickleball courts, as reported by the Service Committee. This indicates a future maintenance or upgrade project fo…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Paving / asphaltCommercial GCStriping

Arbor Valley Drive paving completion funded — Lancaster

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Aug 24 · outcome not yet confirmed

Lancaster City Council approved additional funds to finish the Arbor Valley Drive paving project, which had a shortfall due to more asphalt units being needed. …

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Paving / asphalt

Bike path resurfacing between Talmage Elementary and Hunter Park planned — Lancaster

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Aug 24 · outcome not yet confirmed

Resurfacing work is planned for the bike path between Talmage Elementary and Hunter Park, as reported by the Service Committee. This indicates future maintenanc…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Paving / asphaltCommercial GCStriping

Martins Park new playground grant funding incoming — Lancaster

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Aug 24 · outcome not yet confirmed

Grant funding is incoming for a new playground at Martins Park, as reported by the Service Committee. This indicates a future construction project for public re…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Playground / site amenitiesExcavation / gradingCommercial GCLandscaping / irrigation

Columbian Building repairs planned for 2027 budget — Lancaster

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Aug 24 · outcome not yet confirmed

Repairs for the Columbian Building will be incorporated into the 2027 budget, indicating future renovation work on this municipal property. This suggests a gene…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCRoofingResidential windowsPainting / coatings

South Water Plant backflow valves project coming — Lancaster

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Sep 14 · outcome not yet confirmed

A resolution was introduced to authorize the Service-Safety Director to enter into contracts for the South Water Plant Backflow Valves Project.

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial plumbingCommercial HVAC

Lawrence Street Pump Station replacement coming — Lancaster

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Sep 14 · outcome not yet confirmed

A resolution was introduced to authorize the Service-Safety Director to enter into a contract for the construction of the Lawrence Street Pump Station Replaceme…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)Commercial / industrial electricalCommercial HVAC

City cemeteries mowing out to bid soon — Lancaster City Cemeteries

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Sep 14 · outcome not yet confirmed

A resolution was introduced to authorize the Service-Safety Director to advertise for bids and enter into contracts for mowing and trimming services at the city…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Landscaping / irrigation

Ety Road Improvements project agreement authorized — Lancaster

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Sep 14 · outcome not yet confirmed

A resolution was introduced to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement for the completion of the Ety Road Improvements Project.

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Paving / asphaltStripingExcavation / gradingHauling / trucking

Tiki Lane waterline replacement coming — Lancaster

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Sep 14 · outcome not yet confirmed

A resolution was introduced to authorize the Service-Safety Director to enter into a contract for the construction of the Tiki Lane Waterline Replacement Projec…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Water / sewer mainPaving / asphaltExcavation / grading

Parks Board approves Bowers Park bidding

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Jul 13 · outcome not yet confirmed

The Parks Board has approved the bidding process to begin the Bowers Park project, which is now fully funded using unencumbered funds and will proceed independe…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Excavation / gradingFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)Commercial GCLandscaping / irrigation

East Main Street walks and shoulder widening funding coming

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Jul 13 · outcome not yet confirmed

A resolution is in its first reading to appropriate funds from the LDOT Improvement Fund for the East Main Street Walks and Shoulder Widening Project. This invo…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Paving / asphaltFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)Landscaping / irrigationStriping

Walkways project funding coming — Memorial-Pierce

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Jul 13 · outcome not yet confirmed

A resolution is in its first reading to appropriate funds from the LDOT Improvement Fund for the Memorial-Pierce Walk Ways Project. This involves amendments to …

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Flatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)Landscaping / irrigationPaving / asphaltExcavation / grading

Commercial rezoning up for review — 316 Sylvan / 1117 W Mulberry

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Jul 13 · outcome not yet confirmed

An ordinance was in its second reading to amend the City of Lancaster Zoning Map, changing the zoning of properties at 316 Sylvan Avenue and 1117 West Mulberry …

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)DemolitionExcavation / grading

TIF agreement for development up for review — Ewing Woods LLC

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Jul 13 · outcome not yet confirmed

An ordinance was in its second reading to consent to and approve the execution of a TIF Agreement between the City of Lancaster and Ewing Woods, LLC for a devel…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)Paving / asphaltExcavation / grading

South Water Plant force main valves engineering up for review

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Jul 13 · outcome not yet confirmed

The Service-Safety Director is authorized to enter into an engineering agreement for various construction administration services for the South Water Plant Forc…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Water / sewer mainCommercial plumbingExcavation / grading

Stream bank stabilization/restoration out to bid — Lancaster

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Aug 10 · outcome not yet confirmed

Council authorized the Service-Safety Director to advertise for bids and enter into a contract for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Stream Bank Stabil…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Historic restorationLandscaping / irrigationExcavation / gradingPower washing / pressure cleaning

New Engine House 2 plans reviewed — Lancaster

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Aug 10 · outcome not yet confirmed

The Safety Committee reviewed plans and took a virtual tour of the new Engine House 2, with official minutes pending submission of design images by the Fire Chi…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)Commercial / industrial electricalFire sprinkler

Bowers Park Project out to bid — Lancaster

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Aug 10 · outcome not yet confirmed

Council passed a resolution authorizing the Service-Safety Director to advertise for bids and enter into a contract for the construction of the Bowers Park Proj…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)FencingLandscaping / irrigation

City Cemeteries mowing & trimming out to bid — Lancaster City Cemeteries

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Aug 10 · outcome not yet confirmed

Council authorized the Service-Safety Director to advertise for bids and enter into contracts for mowing and trimming the City Cemeteries.

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Landscaping / irrigation

Storefront refresh approved — 205 W Main St

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Apr 15 · outcome not yet confirmed

An application was approved for exterior paint refresh, new awning installation, and a new window decal at 205 W. Main St. The exterior paint will use a like-fo…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Painting / coatingsSignagePower washing / pressure cleaning

Garage demolition and rebuild approved — 150 King St.

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Mar 18 · outcome not yet confirmed

Application CA-00566 for the demolition of an existing termite-damaged garage and the construction of a new three-car carriage house-style garage was approved. …

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

DemolitionFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)RoofingCommercial GC

Front door replacement approved — 129 W. Chestnut St.

Lancaster, OH

Reviewed Mar 18 · outcome not yet confirmed

Application CA-00567 for replacing the existing front door with a double-pane, double-door unit and selecting new paint colors (red or black) for the door was a…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCPainting / coatings