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Jail expansion remains on track; county and contractor report third‑quarter finish likely
Summary
County staff and the project's construction manager reported steady progress on the Amador County jail expansion, citing complex foundations and rain delays but projecting substantial completion in the third quarter of 2025.
Amador County General Services Director Glenn Spitzer and Vanner construction manager Lance Durfee told the Board of Supervisors that the county's jail expansion project is progressing broadly on schedule and should reach substantial or final completion in the third quarter of 2025.
The update noted the project is funded in part by state SB 863 money and required additional county matching funds after inflation and schedule delays. Durfee said the work adds roughly 12,700 square feet to the existing jail and will include 40 new beds, two day rooms, a program/treatment room, dental and…
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