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Public Safety Headquarters nears completion; city projects roughly $2 million in savings

3027802 · April 16, 2025
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City staff reported construction progress on the new Public Safety Headquarters, including an updated timeline, supply‑chain caveats for the generator, projected cost savings of roughly $2 million and substantial local subcontractor participation.

City staff told the Victoria City Council that construction of the new Public Safety Headquarters has reached major exterior milestones and remains on a timeline to allow occupancy in late 2025, while staff projected roughly $2 million in savings against the project budget.

City Manager Farrell presented drone photos of recent progress and said the exterior stone and brickwork are nearing completion. The building is organized into several functional areas including courtroom/area A, foyer/area B, community room/area C and vehicle bay/area D, and council members were shown site plans that include secured staff parking and public parking areas.

Staff reported a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) previously…

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