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Glynn County public works outlines drainage, tide-gate and facilities upgrades; Fire Station 9 moves to construction
Summary
Glynn County Public Works Director Sean Robinson and Commissioner David Sweat described near-term infrastructure work: Fire Station 9 mobilized with an expected 12-month build and $7.44 million budget, College Park drainage nearing completion, cured-in-place pipelining pilot plans, Ocean Boulevard tide-gate upsizing and internal facility preparedness including generators and courthouse repairs.
Glynn County public works and commissioners outlined a string of infrastructure and facilities projects intended to reduce flooding, improve response times and strengthen facility resilience.
Commissioner David Sweat said Fire Station 9 at Chapel Crossing and Highway 17 is fully permitted and construction crews have mobilized; he cited an expected 12-month construction timeline and a budget figure of about $7.44 million. "That station will... improve response times all in that part of Glynn County," Sweat said.
Public Works Director Sean Robinson described a range of stormwater projects: the College Park drainage project is scheduled for completion at the end of March; a Ble (Black) Island stormwater improvement is roughly 90% complete; designs are underway for Mallalerie Street maintenance and Druid Oaks drainage (60% design out to utilities for review); and an Ocean Boulevard cross-drain video inspection and tide-gate upsizing plan is progressing through internal review and permitting.
Robinson said Glynn County is piloting cured-in-place pipelining to restore deteriorated storm pipes without major excavation, a technique intended to extend pipe life while minimizing traffic disruption. He also described phased installations of battery backups for traffic signals and composite decking trials for beachwalks to reduce long-term maintenance needs.
On facilities and emergency readiness, Robinson said the county has ordered generators for multiple fire stations (installations expected mid-summer), portable generators and a transfer switch for Seldon Park gym, and has completed marble resurfacing in the magistrate court and repairs to the historic courthouse bell tower. "We're buying generators for fire station 2 and 3... and we'll have those installed," Robinson said.
What’s next: Officials said permits and internal reviews continue on several projects and that some work (College Park drainage, fire station construction) is in active construction; they urged residents to follow Glynn County communications for project updates and schedules.
