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County engineer reports bridge openings, Bernard Road progress; Water Management Authority names new director
Summary
The engineer reported progress on Bernard Road, openings of the Springbrook Highway Bridge and a bridge northeast of Preston on 458 Avenue, and ongoing channel/deck work. Supervisors also reported hiring Judy Joyce as director of the Coconut River Water Management Authority and said she will lead upcoming meetings.
County engineering staff updated the board on road and bridge projects and recommended approval of routine items.
The engineer told supervisors that Bernard Road work is progressing with additional concrete being placed and that the contractor has begun preliminary smoothness testing. Staff reported the Springbrook Highway Bridge is open and another bridge northeast of Preston on 458 Avenue is open; channel work and deck sets are progressing, with 60‑foot sections being placed. Supervisors said the projects "are coming together really well."
Separately, Chair Don Smyker reported that the Coconut River Water Management Authority has hired a new director, Judy Joyce, who has spent the last month onboarding and will lead the authority's first meeting later in the month. Smyker said there has been no break in services during the transition and that staff will meet with the new director to plan grant work and next steps. The board received the updates with no formal action required.
