Commissioners hear progress report on Wichita County courthouse renovations, security upgrades ongoing
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Summary
The court received an update on courthouse steps, security wiring and lock installations at the annex and courthouse; staff praised the vendor and noted logistics issues for specific offices, including Judge Loke's courtroom access.
Commissioners received an update Tuesday on ongoing courthouse renovation and annex security work, including completion of exterior steps, wiring in the annex and installation of new locking mechanisms on upper floors.
Commissioner Mitchell reported that the new steps were completed and that security work is underway in the courthouse annex. County staff said contractors are running wiring and installing lock mechanisms on the fourth floor and that the project team has been flexible in working with individual offices as the sequence of work changes.
The county noted a specific access issue for Judge Loke's courtroom, which is accessible only through an office-suite entrance; staff said they will coordinate directly with the judge's office to ensure courtroom access on court days.
County staff praised the vendor's responsiveness and said they were receiving frequent updates. The court reminded departments that questions about office-specific arrangements may be directed to either the project manager (Brandon) or the county judge's office for coordination.
No formal action was taken; commissioners and staff scheduled continued coordination as work proceeds.
