Franklin County delays opening for bathroom renovations

Franklin County commissioners were forced to delay the opening of bids for renovation projects for the Carrabelle Beach Park and St. George Island Public Beach bathroom because of Hurricane Hermine.

The county was scheduled to open the bids on September 6^th but had to reschedule because the Courthouse was closed on the Friday before the bid opening due to Hurricane Hermine.

That means that some of the contractors were not able to turn in their bids.

Contractors have now been given till September the 16^th to submit their bids and bid openings will happen on September 20th

County officials say they expect bids from at least 4 - 5 companies.

Both public restroom areas are in need of repair, Carrabelle beach most of all.

The bathrooms at the roadside park at Carrabelle beach were built in the 1950’s and age and seawater are taking their toll.

The restrooms need new roofs as well as a new electrical panel and lighting system.

The restrooms at the St. George Island public beach are much newer but are still in need of a little renovation.

The renovations will be funded with about 150 thousand dollars raised through the local bed tax.

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