OCEAN SPRINGS -- A public safety complex that will house police officers, firefighters and court facilities is a step closer to reality.
The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen on Dec. 01 awarded bids totaling $6.5 million to two construction companies, according to reporter April Havens in The Mississippi Press.
She said the complex -- 38,500 square feet -- consists of two buildings on east U.S. 90. GM&R Construction Co. of Waveland was awarded a $2.7 million contract to construct a fire station and emergency operations building.
and the new chief, Jeffrey Ponson.
Gulf Construction Co. of Gulfport was awarded a $3.9 million contract to build the housing for a police station, jail and court facilities.
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and the Ocean Springs Police Department.
Mayor Connie Moran said the complex is being paid for with $800,000 in city funds, $4.5 million from a food and beverage tax, and a Community Development Block Grant, according to the Mississippi Press at www.gulflive.com .
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The reporter said land clearing and groundwork have been done and construction could start this month. The complex should be completed in about a year.
