North Augusta City Council Approves Rezoning for True North Church Expansion
The North Augusta City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request impacting land owned by True North Church on March 3, 2026, paving the way for an expansion of the church’s facilities. The rezoning changes the land designation to general commercial zoning.
Expansion Plans
The rezoning will allow True North Church to address overcrowding in its current classrooms by constructing additional space on its existing site. According to North Augusta Mayor Williams, the change will not increase the number of students but will provide more room within the classrooms. [WRDW]
True North Church is planning a significant expansion of its Mullica Hill campus, which includes adding over 55,000 square feet of space, additional parking, and dedicated ministry areas. [True North Church] The project will feature a recent 1,750+ seat Main Auditorium, while the current space will be dedicated to Compass Kids. [True North Church]
Project Timeline and Approvals
The church has already acquired 12.25 acres of additional property to accommodate the expansion and the True North Wellness center. [True North Church] Full civil engineering plans have been completed and approved, and preliminary architectural renderings are available. [True North Church]
In January 2026, the church received approval from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for its sewer tie-in, which greenlit the expansion project. [True North Church]
Construction Details
Allen+Batchelor Construction has been working with True North Church and its designer for several years to develop the best solution for its facility needs. [Allen+Batchelor Construction] The new multi-purpose building is the church’s third campus building and will include meeting rooms, a cafe, a catering kitchen, gathering spaces, and a 400+ seat multi-purpose room with a stage and audio-visual-lighting systems. [Allen+Batchelor Construction] The facility spans 13,000 square feet and is located in North Augusta, South Carolina. [Allen+Batchelor Construction]