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Public Works Director Greg Caldwell outlines $99 million plan including co‑located fire‑sheriff stations and regional training facility

County Conversations (podcast) · April 27, 2026
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Summary

On Episode 4 of County Conversations, Public Works Director Greg Caldwell described St. Johns County’s capital improvement work: 18 projects totaling $99,000,000, two fire-station renovations, a new model co‑locating sheriff and fire services, a 15,000‑square‑foot regional tactical training facility, new libraries and a Hastings community center.

Public Works Director Greg Caldwell said St. Johns County is pushing a multi‑project capital-improvement effort this year that includes 18 projects valued at $99,000,000, renovations to two existing fire stations and a new model for constructing fire stations that co‑locates sheriff’s office space with fire services.

"We are co locating the sheriff's office and fire services in 1 building," Caldwell said, adding the approach lowers construction costs and supports closer operational cooperation among public-safety staff. He identified Chief McGee and Sheriff Hardwick as…

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