FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — A post office in Fernandina Beach that is more than 100 years old and on the historic registry is getting a face-lift.
The building has needed repairs for years.
"Probably for about six years we've been trying to get the post office to step up and take care of the property," said City Commissioner Tim Poynter.
Poynter said those repairs may finally happen after lobbyists and Sen. Bill Nelson kept pushing for changes.
"You're going to see a complete redo of this building. They're going to replace all the windows, take the lead paint off and redo it," said Poynter.
Poynter said they will also work on the post office's roof to repair leaks and add in a new HVAC system.
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He said he doesn't have an exact amount of how much the repairs would cost.
"Just the asbestos abatement, that's an expensive number by itself," said Poynter.
It could be a few million dollars.
He said it will all be paid for by the postal service.
Sam Bolen, interim Public Information Officer for USPS Gulf Atlantic District, released the following information:
"The USPS has obtained Florida State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and City of Fernandina Beach concurrence required for work on a historic structure under the National Historic Preservation Act.
"The planned work will include repairs to the exterior and interior of the building, to both rehabilitate and prevent further damage to the facility.
"Award of the contract has been made and work should commence within the next few weeks and conclude near the end of 2016."
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