Public Works
Construction Inspections
P.O. Box 1188
Gainesville, FL 32602-1188
Tim McKenzie
Construction Inspections Superintendent
tmckenzie@alachuacounty.us
(352) 374-5245 x240
- Manages and inspects Public Works construction contracts and improvement projects
- Provides inspection services for privately constructed subdivisions and site related projects
- Coordinates utility and driveway installations within County rights-of-way
- Manages roadway striping and bridge inspections
- Coordinates all street lighting with utility providers
- Performs contract administration and inspection of projects contracted by Alachua County for roadway and drainage improvements, pavement markings, traffic signals, and roadway re-surfacing.
To activate a permit for the above activities, schedule an inspection, or to obtain permit information, contact Carol Buchanan, Staff Assistant at (352) 374-5245 x244 or email at cbuchanan@alachuacounty.us. Forms for driveway access permits and miscellaneous permits for construction within the road right-of-way may also be obtained by contacting the above site or phone number.
Requests for street lighting on County maintained roads within the Gainesville Regional Utilities service area may be made by contacting Carol Buchanan, Staff Assistant, at (352) 374-5245 x244 or email at cbuchanan@alachuacounty.us.
Street light inquiries for areas not within the GRU service area should be directed to Tim McKenzie, Construction Inspections Superintendent, at (352) 374-5245 x240 or email at tmckenzie@alachuacounty.us.
