BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County Administrator Daniel Calcote said the county will get state help to replace the HVAC system at the courthouse. Calcote gave an update on the project to the Board of Supervisors Monday. 

Back in February, Lincoln County Engineer Ryan Holmes suggested the supervisors consider alternates 1, 2 and 3 to replace the boiler and two chillers before their lifespans come to an end. The base bid they got from Paul Jackson and Sons would replace the interior system as the HVAC problems have not been with the boiler or chiller. Holmes explained the chillers and boiler work in tandem to cool the courthouse. 

Calcote informed the board Monday they received $500,000 from the state for the HVAC replacement project. Lincoln County Board of Supervisors approved a change order for the project to include the alternates which brings the cost of the project to $2.675 million.  

The County is paying for the project in part thanks to a special fund set aside by Calcote. 

Project Timeline

Equipment lead time has been around 50 weeks during COVID but it has dropped considerably, Holmes told the board in February. Chiller lead times are still 30 weeks. Holmes said if the chiller or boiler went out it would be extremely uncomfortable for a portion of the year. 

Calcote said the main thing is they want to work around the courts and they want to get the project done in the fall when cooler temperatures are here. He added any big trials could meet at another courthouse in the district. 

Holmes said he was not fully sure when the work would start. He did explain how the project would work. 

Contractors will start by cutting a 60 inch by 60 inch hole in the roof and lift disassembled HVAC equipment parts by a crane. 

The 60 by 60 inch hole was selected to allow the biggest piece of new equipment to fit. Holmes said the roof will be done by a certified roofer to keep the warranty.