Renovations of former ANERR building should begin soon

Work should begin soon on renovations to the former Estuarine Research Reserve building at Scipio Creek in Apalachicola.

The building has been vacant since 2011 when the Estuarine Research Reserve moved to a new nature center in Eastpoint.

It will one day house the Franklin county Extension Office; The Extension office received 250 thousand dollars in state money last year to pay for the renovations which include work on the building and on the street in front of it.

The University of Florida is matching that amount and will ultimately own the building.

The building needs some major repairs including a new roof.

It also needs to be brought into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

County Extension Director Erik Lovestrand said he expects his office to make the move in early 2017.

The demolition work should begin in late summer and the construction should take place from September to December of this year.

http://live.oysterradio.com/