MARTIN COUNTY — Martin County commissioners have approved the final site plan for a $73 million operations facility that will bring several county departments together in one location.
Brian Elam, a principal planner for the county, said the project will provide a centralized facility built to withstand severe weather, with reinforced construction and hurricane-rated features.
“The comprehensive development agreement delivers a turnkey facility. Structural design of the building shell consists of tilt-up concrete panels rated for 180 miles per hour wind resistance and hurricane-rated exterior openings, including windows, pedestrian doors, awning-covered areas and overhead doors with rated hardware and seals, as well as a 20-year bonded roofing system,” Elam said…