Burke County Approves $16.5M Jail Renovation Task Order
Apr 14, 2026
Apr 14, 2026
The Burke County Board approved a task order to GMC for a jail renovation estimated at $16.5 million; the estimate excludes costs to house inmates offsite and reignited discussion about whether camera funds should be used for the project.
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County Manager Adam Flakes told the Board that "the estimated price of the jail renovation project is $16.5 million," and the commissioners voted to approve a task order to GMC for the work.
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