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Daviess County hears courthouse renovation update; electricians, asbestos abatement on schedule
Summary
County staff reported steady progress on the courthouse renovation, arrival of main electrical gear, a planned asbestos tile abatement and remaining contingency amounts in construction and soft-cost budgets.
Daviess County commissioners received a progress update on the county courthouse renovation that showed major systems arriving, interior finishes advancing and a planned asbestos abatement.
The update, delivered by a county staff member identified in the record as Derek, said the courthouse’s third floor is “pretty well complete,” courtroom millwork installation is scheduled to start next week and main electrical gear from Square D arrived late last week at a supplier in Evansville. “That’s the heartbeat of the building. So that’s a big win for us. Hopefully we get power on April,” Derek said.
Why it matters: the courthouse is a public facility with ongoing construction risks and operating needs; commissioners were briefed on schedule-sensitive components (main electrical gear and system testing), the plan to abate loose asbestos flooring, and the remaining contingency funds available to handle late-stage problems.
In the update, Derek described interior progress: cabinetry and painting on multiple floors, finished holding cells for courtrooms, upgraded finishing for durability and floor drains in holding areas, and ongoing electrical and fire-alarm work on the first floor. He said the contractor shifted from leaving non-friable flooring in place to removing loose tile that could fail under traffic and recommended abatement now to avoid future costs when flooring is replaced.
Budget details provided in the update: $279,000 remained in the soft-cost budget, which includes a soft-cost contingency of $69,000; the construction contingency balance was $136,000. Derek said asbestos abatement was expected to be scheduled toward April. He also noted that after the main electrical gear is set and power is brought to the site, staff will begin system tests and owner training for the more modernized building systems.
The update drew no formal motions; commissioners asked no follow-up questions recorded in the transcript. The briefing concluded with staff and commissioners noting the project is progressing and preparing for system testing and training.
The county did not state a revised completion date in the recorded remarks.
