Parking Lot Expansion at Grace Anglican

(Click HERE to give to the parking expansion)


The Parking expansion is the next step in our GAC, 2035 Vision.  


If you regularly worship at Grace Anglican, you've likely seen firsthand our need to expand our parking lot to ensure safe, reliable parking. We are asking members and regular attenders to prayerfully consider giving an extra gift to support this project. You can view the parking expansion plan here. Below, we answer some frequently asked questions. However, if you have any particular questions not addressed here, don't hesitate to contact us.

Parking Lot Expansion

Frequently Asked Questions


Financial Questions


How much will the project cost? (Updated 12.4.25)

Our last estimate one year ago was approximately $170,000. We are currently waiting on a new estimate. With a few small proposed project expansions since the last quotes were requested, along with inflation and other factors, we believe the project will cost approximately $226,000.  This has been updated and increased from our first estimate. Our current estimate is $226,000, which includes miscellaneous cost increases and a potential additional cost of $26,000 for a nutrient credit.  If VDEQ doesn't waive the nutrient credit cost, the total could be higher (a bit more earthwork, more asphalt, more parking bollards, etc). When our new final estimates come in, we will bid on the project for accurate final cost estimates.


How much do we already have? How much do we now need? (Updated 12.4.25)

  • End of October on hand:   $45,827
  • Moved into the building fund:  $31,914
  • In November, you gave: $17,225
  • Current total on hand for the parking expansion: $94,966* (42% or total needed)
  • Current project cost estimate: $226,000      
  • Current need to expand the parking: $131,034 (57% still needed)

How will this impact the general operating budget?

We anticipate that donors to this capital project will not reduce their established operating budget giving.


May I contribute by donating securities?

Yes. Contact our treasurer, Mr. Larry Swartz for help with this.


How do I contribute? Two ways:

A) Give to the general fund and all giving that raises our reserves ABOVE 2 months expenses will be saved for Parking Expansion until it is funded. 

B) Designate “Designated Projects (Building)" on your check or online.


How long after we receive the funds can we begin construction?

Once we receive enough funding, we will solicit bids, assess bidders, and meet with them. We won't be able to do the expansion in winter. The earliest we could start would be spring 2026. 


What will happen if more funds than are necessary come in?

Surplus funds will roll over into the larger building fund.


Practical Questions


How long will the project take?

We believe that the project can be completed between two Sundays. We’ll update this estimate as we finalize its construction. 


Will the project disrupt Sunday parking? 

We hope not! However, each bidder will have their own timeline and we may have some interruption if the project takes more than 6 days. If this is the case, our current thinking is to engage a shuttle service to transport people between the church and the Waterloo Park and Ride, just a few miles up the road. We are investigating this option now. 


How many new spaces will the project provide?

The project will provide approximately twenty-five new spaces.


Will there still be handicapped spaces?

Yes.


Will this project be completed before Christmas, 2026?

This is our hope. We believe it can be.