Manhattan Construction Company marked the completion of the Lee County Public Safety Center expansion, a transformative project that enhances Lee County’s ability to serve and protect its residents during day-to-day operations and large-scale emergencies.
The expansion adds a 36,873sf, two-story wing to the existing facility on Ortiz Avenue in Fort Myers. The state-of-the-art addition was designed to improve coordination, resilience and emergency response capabilities across Lee County’s public safety agencies.
The new wing, designed by BSSW Architects – A GHC Studio, features advanced technology and modern amenities to support a range of vital operations. Highlights include a new emergency communications center, public safety administration and EMS offices, law enforcement communications unit, traffic operations center, advanced technology and video wall, training and coordination rooms, and 24/7 resilience amenities.
During normal “blue-sky” operations, the center functions as a hub for the Department of Public Safety’s coordination and administration. When activated for emergency events – such as hurricanes or regional crises – the building becomes a fully operational command center, bringing together first responders, emergency-relief organizations, municipalities, utility companies and key county departments.
Manhattan Construction provides preconstruction, construction management, program management, general building and design-build services. Visit ManhattanConstruction.com for more information.
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