North Port breaks ground on new Utilities building

Published on March 04, 2025

The City of North Port held a groundbreaking ceremony today for its new Utilities administration building and field office, marking a significant step towards reuniting staff and enhancing operational efficiency.

The ceremony took place at the construction site off Pan American Boulevard, situated between the Willow Creek development and the future Waters at North Port development. City officials and staff as well as those involved in the project gathered to commemorate this important milestone.

"This groundbreaking represents a new chapter for our Utilities department," said North Port Utilities Director Nancy Gallinaro. "After the challenges posed by Hurricane Ian, we're excited to provide our staff with a modern, resilient facility that will enhance their ability to serve our community."

The new building will replace the former Utilities facility on Price Boulevard, which was rendered uninhabitable by Hurricane Ian in September 2022. Since then, field staff have been operating from modular offices at the Price site, while administrative staff were scattered across various locations, including plants and other City facilities. The project was designed by Stantec and is being constructed by Seagate Construction.

Construction is expected to be completed by the fall of 2026, at which time all Utilities staff will be reunited under one roof, facilitating better collaboration and streamlined operations.

Learn more about the Utilities Department at NorthPortFL.gov/Utilities.