The Town of Irmo held an open house for the public to see the plans for the new town hall project.

Attendees were able to ask officials questions, review the plans and leave comments.

According to officials, the new building will provide a modern, more accessible and efficient space for town offices including human resources, business licensing, finance, permitting, the administrator’s office and communications.

The town hopes the new 10,000-square-foot facility will also serve as a venue for meetings, special events, training sessions and receptions.

The project is estimated to cost approximately $5.8 million, with around $3 million in financial assistance coming from the state budget and Congress.

The Town of Irmo hopes to complete the project by the end of 2026.

The current town hall was built in 1905 and officials say it is not big enough to accommodate future growth as the town expands.

The old town hall is packed with history, so the historic Woodrow Street location and its legacy will remain with the town.

According to JR Fennell, director of the Lexington County Museum, Irmo, like many municipalities, held its council meetings in various stores before moving to a proper town hall.

Fennell told the Chronicle in 2024 that the reason for the move from Irmo’s first town hall is the same as this time: space.

"Officially incorporated on December 24, 1890, the town’s name honors two notable railroad figures, Mr. Iredell and Mr. Moseley," according to the town's website. "A significant milestone in Irmo’s history occurred in December 1988, when the Town Hall staff moved to a new location at 7300 Woodrow Street. This building, known as the Lown House, was a generous gift from the Lown family. Originally a Victorian house built at the turn of the century, it was relocated to a Town-owned property at the corner of Woodrow Street and Columbia Avenue."