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Riviera Beach board approves site plan for new Fire Station 86 and 1,000,000‑gallon water tank on North Ocean Drive
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Board unanimously approved site plan SP240028 to construct a three‑story, two‑bay Fire Station 86 and a 1,000,000‑gallon water tank at 5010–5020 North Ocean Drive. City officials said the design and costs respond to resilience standards for barrier‑island infrastructure.
The Riviera Beach Planning & Zoning Board voted unanimously to approve site plan SP240028, allowing the city to build a new three‑story, two‑bay Fire Station 86 and a companion 1,000,000‑gallon water tank and pump house at 5010 and 5020 North Ocean Drive.
Senior planner Juan Suarez said staff found the project consistent with the city comprehensive plan and local code and recommended the board forward approval to the city council. The application includes site specific conditions and a phased construction plan intended to keep the water tank in service while the new tank and pump house are built.
John Kirk, fire chief, described technical and resilience drivers behind the design and cost. He said the fire station portion of the project is priced at $15,000,000 and the water tank and associated works add material cost. “When we have a 7, 8, 10, 12…
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