Utilities Lab
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Quick Overview
The new facility includes lab-specific, corrosion-resistant cabinets and countertops, a walk-in cooler for sample storage, lab sinks with de-ionized water on tap, and a backup generator for continuous power.
Project Description
On Nov. 14, 2023, St. Johns County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the new $4.6 million St. Johns County Utilities Lab. The new facility includes lab-specific, corrosion-resistant cabinets and countertops, a walk-in cooler for sample storage, lab sinks with de-ionized water on tap, and a backup generator for continuous power.
The new Utilities Lab will conduct 23,000 tests on water and wastewater samples for all the facilities throughout the County. The new lab’s location will allow it to operate 24/7 and safeguard it from severe weather events. The previous Utilities Lab was located on Anastasia Island and was impacted during severe weather events due to the lab residing in a flood zone.
Matthews DCCM (formerly Matthews Design Group) and Fisher Koppenhafer were the design consultants on the project, with DiMare leading construction. This $4.6 million project was funded by SJCUD Capitol Improvement Project Funds.
