b'Transportation & InfrastructureApproximately 115 Acres Purchased for Future LawEnforcement CenterIn February of 2023, the Community Services and Land Use Committee de-cided to move forward with negotiations regarding the purchase of land known locally as the Cooler tractfor the Countys proposed consolidated law enforce-ment center.The purchase of this land by the County for law enforcement purposes, would leave a proud family legacy as the Coolers share four generations of family members who have dedicated their lives to law enforcement and emergency response services. The County is developing a conceptual site plan to create a facility that will bringmanylawenforcementdepartmentsunderoneroof.Departmentsat this point include the DNA lab, County Sheriffs Administration, the evidence locker, and Emergency Management. When completed, its estimated to house more than 250 employees in almost 200,000 square feet of office space.In the future, a public meeting will be held so the stakeholders and mem-bers of the public can review the conceptual site plan and overall project and ask questions.Hilton Head Island Airport Began Phase One of TerminalImprovements ProjectHilton Head Island Airport has officially broken ground on Phase I of its Ter-minal Improvements Project, aimed at modernizing and enhancing the air-ports facilities to meet the growing needs of passengers and the surrounding community. The scope of this transformative project is expansive, encompass-ing key elements that will significantly enhance the airports functionality:NewTSAScreeningCheckpoint:Astate-of-the-artTSAscreening checkpointdesignedtostreamlinesecurityproceduresandimprove passenger flow.New Boarding Gate Areas: Redesigned boarding gate areas, complete with modern finishes and furniture, creating a welcoming and comfort-able environment for travelers.Terminal Access Roadway: Enhancements to the terminal access road-way, ensuring a safer entry and exit experience.Boarding Bridges: The addition of two new boarding bridges that offer passengers shelter from inclement weather, ensuring a smooth transi-tion between the terminal and aircraft.Pedestrian Circulation Improvements: Improvements in pedestrian cir-culation within the existing building.'