PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Port St. Lucie city leaders are taking the next step toward constructing a new public works administration building, following city council approval of the project’s site plan earlier this week.
The proposed facility will be built at the northeast corner of Southwest Cameo Boulevard and Southwest Crosstown Parkway, a high-traffic area near Florida’s Turnpike, St. Lucie West K-8 School, a nearby high school, and several residential neighborhoods. The site selection prompted the city to commission a traffic study conducted by a Miami-based development firm to evaluate potential congestion and roadway impacts.
Plans call for a three-story structure spanning more than 47,000 square feet. The building is designed to serve as a centralized administrative hub for public works operations and will include parking capacity for several hundred vehicles to accommodate staff and visitors.
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Before construction can begin, environmental mitigation will be required. Gopher tortoise burrows have been identified on the site and must be safely relocated in accordance with state wildlife regulations, a step that is expected to take place prior to any ground disturbance.
City officials indicated the project will return to the city council at a later date for approval of the construction contract. Once approved, final construction documents will be completed and required permits obtained.
Funding for the new public works administration building will come from a combination of bonds and public building impact fees, according to a city spokesperson. If the remaining approvals proceed as planned, groundbreaking is anticipated by the end of 2026, with construction expected to last approximately two years.
City leaders view the project as a long-term investment in infrastructure and municipal services, aimed at supporting Port St. Lucie’s continued growth while improving coordination and efficiency within the city’s public works department.
Originally reported by Stefany Valderrama in CBS 12.
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