San Nicolas pushes conversion of old Japanese building into office
The old Japanese building located near the San Jose Church is being proposed as the new Mayor’s Office. (Contributed Photos)
Tinian Mayor Joey P. San Nicolas and the island’s leadership have ongoing discussions relating plans to proceed with a project that will convert the old Japanese building on Tinian into the future Tinian Mayor’s Office.
The old Japanese building was once used to house government departments such as the Tinian Department of Lands and Natural Resources and Historic Preservation Office. With the idea of consolidating the local government agencies into a “one-stop” location, San Nicolas and the Tinian leadership are hopeful that this plan will move forward in a timely manner.
This essentially will result in a savings for the municipality such as office space rentals. The estimated cost of the project is $860,000 and a “design build” approach is being explored.
With a “design build” approach, the municipality will receive a faster delivery on the project, cost savings, better quality, decreased administrative burden, reduced risk for the municipality, and reduced litigation claims.
With this project alongside current and future projects on Tinian, San Nicolas and the Tinian leadership hopes to continue the aggressive work to move Tinian forward.
Almost every mayor past has proposed to “consolidate” Govt. agencies. None have and only change buildings renting from certain supporters.
If Joey can accomplish ths it would be a good thing and long overdue.
I do question the estimated cost though of renovating this old building. It may be cheaper to build a new building. But due to the age and ‘era’ of this building it is doubtful this could be demolished under the existing laws.
Hopefully it would happen without any hitch or problem.
What is the matter mayor Joey San Nicolas? At least you are now pushing to renovate an old historic public edifice for the mayor’s occupancy. Good and sound posturing for sure. But how come my friend Dave Cing is keeping a low profile just ignoring such misdeeds?