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<h2 class="font-bold text-3xl mt-6 mb-4 leading-10 font-display">Welcome to the Florida Capitol Complex website.</h2><p class="pb-6">Florida invites you to explore this site to learn about the Capitol, home to Florida's Executive and Legislative branches.</p><p class="pb-6">The current Capitol is the fourth building to serve as Florida's Capitol and Florida welcomes you to visit.</p>


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<h2 class="font-bold text-3xl mt-6 mb-4 leading-10 font-display">The Capitol Complex Improvement Project</h2><p class="pb-6">The Capitol Complex Improvement Project is focused on enhancing the cultural significance of Florida&rsquo;s Capitol while improving the complex&rsquo;s safety, access, and functionality. The Florida Department of Management Services is spearheading this major repair project.</p><p class="pb-6">Constructed in 1977, waterproofing systems above the Florida Senate and Florida House of Representatives garages began to fail due to the considerable weight of nearly 150 trees and more than 7,300 tons of dirt above both garages, which caused water to seep into the structures and cause damage.</p><p class="pb-6">In 2004, DMS first identified water damage in the garages and began making minor repairs. In 2014, DMS began receiving funding from the Florida Legislature to conduct long-term repairs. Independent architect and engineering experts determined the excessive damage caused by water intrusion required immediate repairs. They recommended closing the Florida Senate garage, which DMS did on May 27, 2016. They also recommended removing the weight from above, which DMS did starting in July 2016.</p><p class="pb-6">Throughout 2016, crews removed all trees above both garages and a prescribed amount of dirt above the Florida House of Representatives garage. Additionally, crews removed all dirt above the Florida Senate garage and abated the former coal tar pitch waterproofing material. Throughout 2017 and into 2018, construction crews made structural repairs inside the Florida Senate garage, relocated utilities away from the Florida Senate parking garage in order to excavate dirt to the base of the structure, began applying a new waterproofing system, and began preparations for a future memorial park. The garage opened for parking in August 2018 and the project was completed in early 2019. The Florida House of Representatives garage project began in summer 2018.</p><table class="table table_ibexa_content border-collapse table-auto text-sm my-6 inline-table overflow-x-auto w-full max-w-full shadow-xl border border-blue-500"><tbody class="w-full"><tr><td class="p-4">            
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<p style="text-align:center;" class="pb-6"><em>Senate Garage Concept Rendering</em></p></td><td class="p-4">            
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<p style="text-align:center;" class="pb-6"><em>House Garage Concept Rendering</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="pb-6">The projects will include additional space within the Capitol complex for events and gatherings. In 2014, the Florida Legislature directed DMS to provide space for monuments and memorials at the Capitol Complex, and DMS has begun constructing space for monuments and memorials to honor Florida's rich history.</p><p class="pb-6">Progress can be disruptive, but it is DMS&rsquo; goal to minimize the impacts of construction on the Capitol grounds for employees and visitors. To provide adequate communication to the public and affected stakeholders about the work being done to protect the Capitol, DMS has established this webpage.</p><p class="pb-6">In addition to coordinating work on the parking garages, DMS has plans to conduct repairs at and increase access to Waller Park&mdash;the Capitol&rsquo;s main entrance. Waller Park has experienced similar but less-extensive damage in its underground parking garage. The project includes making access changes, which include adding elevator towers with bridges to provide those individuals with mobility issues adequate access to the Capitol from the west side of the complex.</p><table class="table table_ibexa_content border-collapse table-auto text-sm my-6 inline-table overflow-x-auto w-full max-w-full shadow-xl border border-blue-500"><tbody class="w-full"><tr><td class="p-4">            
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<p style="text-align:center;" class="pb-6"><em>Overall Site Plan</em></p></td><td class="p-4">            
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<p style="text-align:center;" class="pb-6"><em>New NW Site Entrance</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr class="separator_ibexa mb-6 mt-4" /><h3 class="font-extrabold text-blue-400 text-2xl mt-4 mb-4"><a href="https://www.floridacapitol.myflorida.com/ccip/access" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Access</a></h3><p class="pb-6">View updated information about pertinent information to allow the public to plan visits accordingly and stay informed.</p><h3 class="font-extrabold text-blue-400 text-2xl mt-4 mb-4"><a href="https://www.floridacapitol.myflorida.com/ccip/construction_closures" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Construction Closures</a></h3><p class="pb-6">Access a complete list of present and future construction closures.</p>


Contact Us

<h3 class="font-extrabold text-blue-400 text-2xl mt-4 mb-4">Offices Located at the Capitol Complex</h3><p class="pb-6"><strong>Executive Office of the Governor</strong><br>(850) 717-9337<br><a href="http://www.flgov.com" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">www.flgov.com</a></p><p class="pb-6"><strong>Office of the Attorney General</strong><br>(850) 414-3300<br><a href="http://www.myfloridalegal.com" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">www.myfloridalegal.com</a></p><p class="pb-6"><strong>Office of the Chief Financial Officer</strong><br>(850) 413-3100<br><a href="http://www.myfloridacfo.com" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">www.myfloridacfo.com</a></p><p class="pb-6"><strong>Office of the Commissioner of&nbsp;Agriculture and Consumer Services</strong><br>(850) 410-3800<br><a href="http://www.fdacs.gov" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">www.fdacs.gov</a></p><p class="pb-6"><strong>Florida Senate</strong><br>(850) 487-5229<br><a href="http://www.flsenate.gov" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">www.flsenate.gov</a></p><p class="pb-6"><strong>Florida House of Representatives</strong><br>(850) 717-5000<br><a href="http://www.myfloridahouse.gov" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">www.myfloridahouse.gov</a></p><p class="pb-6"><strong>Capitol Police</strong><br>(850) 414-8883<br><a href="http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CapitolPolice" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">www.fdle.state.fl.us/CapitolPolice</a></p><p class="pb-6"><strong>Department of Management Services</strong><br>(850) 488-2786<br><a href="http://www.dms.myflorida.com" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">www.dms.myflorida.com</a></p><p class="pb-6"><strong>Department of Veterans&rsquo; Affairs</strong><br>(850) 487-1533<br><a href="http://www.floridavets.org" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">www.floridavets.org</a></p><h3 class="font-extrabold text-blue-400 text-2xl mt-4 mb-4">Florida Capitol Complex Inquiries and Tour Information</h3><p class="pb-6">Please contact&nbsp;the Florida Welcome Center&nbsp;at 850-488-6167<strong>.</strong></p>


<p class="pb-6">Florida invites you to explore this site to learn about the Capitol, home to Florida's Executive and Legislative branches.</p>


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The Capitol is located in downtown Tallahassee at the intersection of Apalachee Parkway and Monroe Street. The Capitol is open to the public 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Closed weekends and holidays.