October 17th, 2008 News
Lee County broke ground this week on a $10.9 million complex to accommodate the tax collector, a new sheriff's office, an emergency services station and Iona-McGregor Fire District building. The Pine Ridge Government Complex at 15650 Pine Ridge Road in south Fort Myers is scheduled to open in late summer 2009.
The county already owned the almost 10 acres where two buildings will be constructed. That kept cost down, said Commissioner Ray Judah.
"It really helped to make greater efficient use of taxpayer dollars," Judah said.
It also made sense, Judah said, because Iona-McGregor fire needed a new building to provide service and the tax collector's lease at Summerlin Square expired. That made the timing right.
"It really came to fruition when all the planets lined up," Judah said.
The tax collector will get a new 10,155-square-foot building.
Emergency services, including EMS, fire and sheriff's offices, will have a new 30,295-square-foot building.
The sheriff's office will house the West District headquarters there.
"It is easier for the people in the community to access the sheriff's department," said spokesman John Sheehan.
EMS will be better suited to serve a growing area.
"The location, all of our stations are strategically located in order to get the response time we need to save lives," said EMS spokeswoman Diane Holm. "That is why we need a station in that particular area." -
Ryan Lengerich, News-Press
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