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Decatur County: Fairgrounds community building nears completion; fundraising at $460,000
Summary
County commissioners said construction of the new Fairgrounds Community Building is progressing; the project is awaiting metal stairs and final concrete pours, the county has raised $460,000 to date and the facility is being prepared for potential disaster‑response generator hookups.
Commissioners updated the public on progress at the Decatur County Fairgrounds Community Building during the Oct. 20 meeting, saying construction is moving forward but that work is paused while metal stairs are fabricated.
A commissioner said the stairs will be installed before the final interior concrete pour so that electrical conduit and wiring can be completed, followed by lighting installation and finishing work. County officials said they are coordinating with IT to set up audio/visual and user‑friendly systems.
The county reported $460,000 raised in the fundraising campaign to date and said it is ordering tables and chairs to seat 600 people in the planned layout. Officials noted that different table arrangements could increase capacity beyond 600.
The commissioners also discussed acoustic treatments, saying that acoustic panels are likely to be installed last after the speakers are tested and the final sound is assessed. Separately, the board said the new building is being prepped for potential use as a disaster‑response site; county staff plan to wire the building for a generator and are seeking a generator that could be connected to power the facility during storms or other events.
No estimated completion date or final budget total was given in the public discussion excerpt. Commissioners described continued coordination with contractors and county staff to finish the remaining items.
