Open house scheduled for upcoming fairgrounds renovations

Douglas County is inviting the public to review the draft site plan for renovations to the county fairgrounds.

The open house will run from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. May 14 at Building 1 at the fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St. County administration, engineering and architecture teams will be available to answer questions.

The county is hoping to begin $6.5 million of renovations to the grounds this summer. The project includes a new pavilion, public meeting hall, expanded concrete parking, increased handicap accessibility and improved energy efficiency.