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Molino Library, Tax Collector And Property Appraiser Office Work Continues
February 27, 2012
Progress is continuing on a $4 million project to convert the old Molino School into a community center and museum.
Roof shingles are expected to be installed this week, while interior electrical and plumbing rough-in work is in progress on a new building. Rough-in for plumbing, mechanical and electrical continues on the existing building.
The project includes the conversion of the old Molino School into a 15,600 square foot library, community center and museum under a $2.95 million construction contract awarded by Escambia County to Birkshire Johnstone, LLC.
In addition to converting the 72-year old school building, a new 7,000 square foot building is being constructed adjacent to the old building for the tax collector and property appraiser. The current Escambia County Tax Collector office in the former Winn Dixie shopping center in Cantonment and the property appraiser office on Highway 97 in Molino will both be closed. The facility will also house a polling station for early voting and elections.
Final completion for both buildings is scheduled for November 2012.
Pictured: Work to convert the old Molino School into a new library and museum, plus the addition of a new building for the tax collector and property appraiser. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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5 Responses to “Molino Library, Tax Collector And Property Appraiser Office Work Continues”
So glad to see this piece of Molino’s history being used for a great need in our community. Does anyone know any plans for the grounds behind the school? Would love to have a track to walk !
well its a little closer than pensacola, but century had a good building already, they need to bring the driver licence and tag office back to century…….
I’m also glad to see the old school being used for something that our community needs. Instead of being broken into by teenagers and whatnot. One of my sons was the last graduating 5th grade class of Molino School. Boy was that a sad day for everyone!
I am glad to see the county doing something that makes sense.They leased the building in Cantonment for so long.They could have used an existing building instead of leasing one.Oh well us tax payers can foot the bill.
I’ve been watching the progress and am very excited that this old building is being used again, and happy to see something happening out here for the community!