The North Hampton, N.H., Board of Selectmen met Friday to sign a resolution for a $750,000 town-approved bond to build a new metal storage building that acts as a public-works garage and salt shed.

Although the project will not start until after July 1, the end of the fiscal year, town officials think it will get off the ground quickly.

"We know basically what we want, which is the steel building, the septic system, water hook-up, and we also need to have an oil/water separation system," Town Administrator Phil Munck said.

"It's a metal building, not rocket science."

The town is preparing an advertisement for bids for the 65x100-foot garage and 60x60-foot salt shed that will be located on Lafayette Road, adjacent to the Hampton Airfield.

Contractors will have until July 23 to submit their bids for the project, which will be presented at the July 27 selectmen's meeting. The board will choose which steel building manufacturer from the three lowest bids.

"I think it's a win for the citizens and the public works people (who) are going to have a working environment," said Selectman Craig Salomon.

The current facility does not have a bathroom and in winter, employees are forced to change their plows outside due to the lack of space.

"It's been a long time," said Selectman Don Gould, who has been trying to get approval for the garage for several years.

"Finally," he said.