County reports fairgrounds improvements complete; courthouse elevator down and generator gear due Aug. 28

Aug 5, 2026

Wayne County project manager Steve Higinbotham told the council that fairgrounds parking and upgraded camping electrical outlets are complete, the courthouse campus is nearing substantial completion, jail window delivery unchanged, generator switch gear delivery is scheduled for Aug. 28, and the courthouse elevator broke and staff expect 3–4 days to assess repair options.

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Steve Higinbotham updated council on several county capital projects. He said the fairgrounds parking lot and upgraded camping electrical outlets have been installed and that work is complete. There is no change in the delivery date for jail windows. Higinbotham reported the generator switch gear delivery is set for Aug. 28 and that the courthouse campus is close to substantial completion, with streetlights and landscaping remaining.

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