Walton County continues to reap benefits from the legislative actions of Sen. Jay Trumbull and Rep. Shane Abbott. This week in Tallahassee, the Legislature approved $500,000 for the Walton Community Health Center – Coastal Branch (HF 2065/SF2686) and $2.9 million for the U.S. 331 Bridge Lighting and Gateway Project (HF 1987/SF 2682). That’s a total of $3.4 million in appropriations.
The county had previously received $1.7 million for the bridge lighting project to cover the cost of design and permitting. This year’s funding will be applied to the construction of the project. Once completed, the new bridge lighting will provide a spectacular gateway to the most beautiful beaches in the world.
The planned improvements to the current Walton Community Health Center in south Walton County will provide the additional space needed to facilitate and expand the existing partnership and medical residency program between the Walton Health Department, the Florida State University Medical College and Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital. This will provide first-class medical care for Walton County citizens and help attract needed medical professionals to our county.
“On behalf of the entire Walton County Board of County Commissioners and the citizens of Walton County, I would like to thank our local State legislative delegation – Rep. Shane Abbott and Sen. Jay Trumball for their continued support and steadfast commitment to the needs and to the future of Walton County and its citizens,” said Walton County Commission Chair Donna Johns.
