NSBNews.net video and photos by Henry Frederick / New Smyrna Beach Vice Mayor Jim Hathaway speaks with a Volusia County engineer on the Turnbull Bay Bridge after a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday. The bridge had been closed for 56 days, because of structural problems, but in the last few weeks, repairs were made after the county and city leaders each agreed to pay $100,000 for repairs.
Earlier this week, the citizens of Volusia County were given a demonstration in functional, common sense government.
The Turnbull Bay Bridge, a vital artery for the residents of the Turnbull Bay area, was reopened after an efficient and effective repair job paid for by the City of New Smyrna Beach and the County of Volusia.
It was a great showing of cooperative governing. This is exactly how government should function – with partnerships among entities and leaders listening to the ideas of others.The City of New Smyrna Beach said we'd come up with the money to do this if the county would.
From the time they shut the bridge down, which was Aug. 8, it's been 56 days. It was 57th day when the bridge was re-opened.
The reality of this proves that when governments work together collectively for the common good of the citizenry, things can be accomplished. This is a pure example. This is a no brainer doing this.
The reality of this proves that when governments work together collectively for the common good of the citizenry, thigs can be accomplished. This is a pure example. This is a no brainer doing this.
I am proud to have been a part of this process and am thankful for a great end result.
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