New park site for Williamson examined

From statesman.com, August 1, 2008...

Williamson County commissioners are backing off on their original plan to buy 865 acres of parkland north of Liberty Hill and are now considering a larger piece of property just south of the city that officials say could be cheaper.

Officials said that the first site — which has 10-mile vistas, rolling hills and riverfront property — is still an option, as are others. But after commissioners voted in early July to negotiate buying the land for up to $12.5 million, they were contacted by other landowners, who offered their land for less money per acre.

"When we're using taxpayer dollars, we have to be fiscally responsible, and another tract of land was brought to our attention," Commissioner Cynthia Long said.

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