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Check out updates on 7 Georgetown ISD bond projects

In 2024, voters approved a $649.5 million bond to fund several projects around Georgetown ISD. The bond was split into four propositions, ranging from $3.9 million for athletics to $597.5 million school, safety and capital improvements. Here’s a progress report on these projects.

Jessie Daniel Ames Elementary School
Project: The new elementary school—located near Patriot Way and SH 130—is expected to accommodate up to 850 students.
Update: Construction on the school is complete. The district is working to wrap up minor branding and finishing touches on the campus. Students will begin classes at the new building in fall 2027 due to budget constraints.

Timeline: May 2025-summer 2026

S.C. Marshall Middle School
Project: The new middle school—built just east of Ames Elementary School—is expected to accommodate up to 950 students.
Update: The school is nearing completion as builders are currently installing final details, such as handrails and accessibility features. Similar to Ames, this campus will also open in fall 2027.

Timeline: May 2025-summer 2026

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2028 opening planned for Georgetown’s first full-service YMCA facility

Officials are aiming for the first full-service YMCA facility in Georgetown to open in 2028, Assistant City Manager Jack Daly said in an update to council members Aug. 25 at a City Council workshop.

About the project: Contractor Chasco broke ground on the 55,000-square-foot recreation facility in May. As of the workshop update, crews are working on base grading, initial excavation and underground utilities.

The new facility is a collaboration between the city and YMCA of Central Texas, with Georgetown funding $10 million of the construction through voter-approved general obligation bonds, which grants them partial ownership of the building.

The update: The planned opening date for the main YMCA facility is January 2028, with the outdoor pool following in May 2028, officials said.

The new facility will provide recreation and community activities and events for Georgetown residents. Visitors can expect youth, family, health and senior wellness programs, according to a YMCA news release.

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COTALAND Theme Park to host grand opening event in late September

COTALAND Theme Park is officially opening on Sept. 26, bringing racing, rollercoasters and attractions to Circuit of The Americas, or COTA, according to a news release.

“COTALAND was created to be far more than a traditional amusement park,” COTA Founder Bobby Epstein said in a news release. “This is where theme park thrills, world-class racing, live entertainment and family experiences come together in a way that doesn’t exist anywhere else in the country.”

What they offer: COTALAND is slated to feature over 30 experiences, from rollercoasters, to mini golf, to COTA Karting and a zip line. Attractions include the Hot Lap experience where guests can ride along on the Formula 1 track.

COTALAND will have coasters like the Circuit Breaker, the first tilt roller coaster in Texas, according to the release. The park is also set to have family-friendly rides and attractions, including Kiddie Karting and Lil’ Logger, which are bite-sized versions of larger COTALAND rides.