Lynx Operation Facility - A Rock Solid Relationship Strengthened

Orlando, FL – March 2004 – COLLAGE signed a contract for $20 million with Central Florida Transportation Authority dba LYNX, a relationship that only has the potential to strengthen. The contract to build LYNX’s New Operating Base (NOB) Facility is the second of two projects for COLLAGE, together totally more than $37 million. The 24-acre facility located on John Young Parkway, will accommodate 200 buses and includes the construction of administration and maintenance buildings, a fueling and bus washing facilities and site parking lots. The project is on budget and with a construction schedule of 624 days is on target for early 2006.

Dedication Ceremony for Seminole County Juvenile Justice Center

Sanford, FL – March 2004 – COLLAGE celebrated with members from Seminole County the completion of the Seminole County Juvenile Justice Center. The new facility consists of 11,000sf of remodeling to the original juvenile justice center, as well as 21,800sf of new construction. The 32,000sf consists of holding cell areas, three courtrooms, and three judicial suites. The courtrooms have been equipped to videotape all proceeding and extract transcripts from the recordings. The addition also includes a large commons area and administrative offices. The project was phased over 14 months to allow the facility to remain open during the construction process.

A Celebration of Safety Heroes

Orlando, FL – January 2004 –  The Florida Safety Council recognized COLLAGE during their 51st Annual Safety Awards Banquet. COLLAGE received a Safety Achievement Award and was recognized for their outstanding achievements in the field of occupational health and safety in the workplace. This recognition was given to organizations for making significant strides in occupational health and safety with no loss time due to accidents or sickness for twelve consecutive months. Also, COLLAGE Superintendent, Curtis Lillard was presented the Safety Leadership Award, acknowledging his lasting contribution in the areas of personal, corporate, and community public safety and health.