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County engineer reports FEMA bridge work underway, seeks grading/operator training pipeline
Summary
County Engineer Justin Barfield told commissioners a FEMA bridge replacement contract has begun (work on Caldwell and Line roads), the Rebuild Alabama paving contractor requested a start delay until early 2026, and the county is pursuing a Motor Grader Operator certification with Enterprise State College after finding no qualified applicants.
Engineer Justin Barfield updated the Geneva County Commission on road and bridge work, staffing and land-sale activity on Nov. 24.
Barfield said a pre-construction conference was held for the FEMA bridge replacement project and that contractors began work with crews on Caldwell Road and Line Road. He reported one tract acquisition remains to complete right-of-way needs. He also said the Rebuild Alabama paving contractor has asked to delay the project start until the first of 2026; required prep and patching work has been completed.
On staffing, Barfield said the department advertised positions for an EOI, a foreman and a motor grader operator but that "they received the most applications for the Motor Grader Operator, but no one was qualified." He said county staff and Enterprise State College are working to create a Motor Grader Operator certification course to expand the pool of qualified applicants.
Barfield also reported 13 driveway pipes installed since the last meeting, ongoing brush cutting, and that the buyer for the Landfill has deposited $25,000 into escrow and a title commitment has been ordered.
Why it matters: bridge replacements and paving affect public safety and mobility; training and hiring for heavy-equipment operators are critical for maintaining county roads. The commission did not take new action but heard status reports and directed staff to continue outreach and procurement steps.
