County staff and Saint John Engineering reported Oct. 2 that construction on the health department facility is progressing and remains generally on schedule.

Why it matters: The new facility will house public-health operations; tracking progress helps ensure the project meets funding and inspection milestones.

Committee members said they visited the site with Saint John Engineering and found few issues. Staff reported exterior sheeting by Denzel Rock has been installed, interior framing and exterior walls are near completion, and data conduits and underground electrical work are being placed so the contractor can finish site work and asphalt as weather allows. County staff said they have a forthcoming meeting with state representatives to review details.

Scott Saint John described the project status as “running very well,” and county staff said they were satisfied with progress and would continue coordination with state reviewers and the contractor to resolve remaining punch-list items.