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Beltrami County project team reports new jail ahead of schedule, roof expected by December
Summary
County project engineer and superintendent reported steady progress on the new jail: precast installation is well underway, roof enclosure is expected by early December, cells are scheduled for November installation, and a first deductive change order of about $300,000 was reported.
Beltrami County project staff told commissioners Aug. 19 that construction of the county's new jail on Pioneer Avenue is progressing ahead of schedule, with major precast work complete on many sections and a planned building enclosure target for early December.
Aaron, the project engineer, reported excavation and foundations completed earlier in the season and that precast wall panels arrived mid‑July and are moving the project forward faster than initial schedules. Gary Francisco, the on‑site superintendent, said crews have set panels on the south side and were installing roof framing and…
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