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Dec 13, 2025
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$26.1 Million Williamsburg Library Proposal Takes Second Step in City Council

Williamsburg City Council unanimously approved the second step in building a new downtown library, awarding a $1.1 million contract for design work that would set a maximum cost for the project.

Two days earlier, James City County approved a construction start for its new government complex, which includes a library annex 3.5 miles from the city library on Scotland Street.

Read full story: https://www.williamsburgwatch.com/p/261-million-williamsburg-library

$49.8 Million More Approved for James City County Government Center

James City County supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday night to begin construction on the new government center and library annex, approving up to $48 million in additional work.

The contract with Henderson/Gilbane will cover the cost of pre-ordering steel, concrete work, initial plumbing and HVAC and electrical work on the facility at 5231 Longhill Road. Separately, the supervisors approved h…

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