Work is finally set to start on a new entrance road to Daisy Elementary School.
The school has always been reached by having to drive through the Soddy Daisy High School campus.
The new entrance is down Sequoyah Access Road separate from the high school entrance.
Talley Construction Company had the low bid of $554,368.78.
Funding will come $100,000 from discretionary funds of former Commissioner Fred Skillern, $250,000 from proceeds from the sale of Ooltewah Elementary, and a $204,369 reimbursement from the county schools.
County Mayor Jim Coppinger said the project was greatly complicated by the difficulties in obtaining easements. He said it appeared at times it would not work out, but he said Paul Parker, real property manager, persevered.
Mr. Parker said it took a lengthy time to get an easement from TVA across a long-abandoned railroad. The rail line was used during the construction of the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant.
He said he also had to deal with an estate involving 18 family members.