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POWER EQUIPMENT ANNOUNCES NEW GM OF CREDIT, FINANCE
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Power Equipment Announces New GM of Credit, Finance
Power Equipment announced the promotion of Tim Hancock to general manager, credit and finance. Hancock replaces Jim McNeillie, who after 40 years has retired from Power Equipment. Hancock will lead the credit and finance department for all Power branches.
“Tim has been with Power Equipment for 13 years serving in the credit department. Tim’s patient and courteous approach with our customers will certainly be an asset for our company. Tim is a great leader and I look forward to working with him as our company continues to grow,” said Andy Moon, president of Power Equipment.
“I have enjoyed and appreciated all the advantages Power has provided to me during my tenure,” Hancock said. “The stability of our company and the team atmosphere makes this a great place to work.
Prior to this new role, Hancock served as the general manager of credit for Power. He worked for a number of years prior to Power in the banking industry.
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The new bridges will create a free-flowing environment where maritime motorists will have ample space to travel the intercoastal waterway and will create a safe passageway for the transport of rockets destined for launch.
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causeway, as previously drivers had to find access to their destinations in other ways. Upgrading this bridge is significant, as it solidifies central Florida as a leader in the space industry.”
Interest in space exploration has continued over the past decades, and with that growth comes a need for safe and reliable access for anyone who drives on the bridge.
According to Phillips, the new bridges will create a freeflowing environment where maritime motorists will have ample space to travel the intercoastal waterway. They will create a safe passageway for the transport of rockets destined for launch.
“Cape Canaveral has long been looked to as the hub of space exploration, so improvements to the payload and accessibility at the NASA Causeway helps prepare Florida for the potential of all that the space industry has to offer,” said Phillips. “As different entities seek to further the idea of space travel, FDOT is preparing Florida roads and bridges to expand and improve access to the area.
To mark the start of construction, a special ceremony took place on the NASA Causeway Bridge in December 2021.
“As a symbolic groundbreaking, dignitaries were invited to make a handprint in a concrete slab and sign the wet concrete with a nail,” said Phillips. “It was great for these partners to kick off construction together in an interactive and well-received manner. It was extra special that Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and other elected leaders who represent this area were able to join the ceremony, as well.
“Breaking ground on a project of this scale was incredibly rewarding, especially for one as innovative as this, which has so many stakeholders impacted by it. It’s an honor to be working with so many partners on a project that has ties to historic significance, and it’s even more humbling to know this project will help further our state in the new era of space exploration. “
To date, traffic shifts have been minimal to avoid creating traffic backups or congestion along the causeway. Additionally, FDOT aims to lessen impacts for motorists during construction through efforts such as working overnight and coordinating with partners, so events are planned accordingly.
Phillips also noted that major projects require large amounts of material and coordination with suppliers.
Currently, pile driving is taking place, with debris and seawall removal continuing to prepare for new bridge structures. Test piles are nearly completed, and production piles have begun for the southern bridge.
Demolition of the current causeway will be necessary for completion of the northern bridge.
“Demolition work will involve processes like separation and removal, using heavy machinery,” said Phillips. “Due to the delicate ecosystem where the work is taking place, the contractor will use several methods to remove the existing structure and minimize debris. For separation, the contractor will employ concrete saw cutting to break down large roadway areas into pieces that can be then removed with large machinery. The demolition is scheduled to take place after the southern bridge is completed and open to the public; however, schedules are subject to change. We are still developing plans evaluating the estimated time of the demolition period.”
All work being done on site is monitored closely by several teams to ensure safety of workers and motorists. Lane closures are needed to maintain a safe work environment, and traffic shifts have not created congestion or safety concerns.
Required closures are closely coordinated with stakeholders, and consideration for special events is also taken into account to ensure mobility through the work zone, even during construction.
There have been minimal impacts from weather, so far. However, things can change quickly, especially during hurricane season. With this long-term project, the team will remain vigilant, and adjust to any issues accordingly.
Orion Marine Construction Inc. serves as the contractor for the project, which is anything but routine.
“There’s a lot involved with building these bridges,” said Phillips. “Specifically, there’s planning, purchasing, coordi-
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“During construction, we estimate that more than 95,000 cubic yards of fill materials will be brought in, and more than 53,000 cubic yards of excavation materials will be removed,” said Suzanne Phillips, FDOT operations engineer.
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