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Commissioners get construction update on new justice facility; officials say building will meet standards for housing outside inmates
Summary
Architects and contractors updated the board on progress at the Pender County justice facility, reported a December 2026 final completion target, described off‑site pre‑fabricated cell installation in June and discussed potential to house federal inmates as a revenue source.
Architects and contractors told the Pender County Board of Commissioners on May 19 that construction of the county’s new justice facility is proceeding and remains on the planned schedule, with a final completion target in late 2026 and a planned sequence of off‑site cell deliveries to speed installation.
The project team said multiple building areas are closed in, reinforcing work (concrete masonry unit walls and steel structure) is advancing, mechanical/electrical/plumbing rough‑ins are underway in several wings, and pre‑fabricated steel detention cells are scheduled for delivery on June 3 to be set into the detention wing over roughly five days.
Why this matters: the justice facility is a major county capital project with multi‑year budget and operational implications, including staffing, inmate capacity and possible revenue opportunities from housing outside inmates.
Schedule, scope and costs - Project representatives said roof and enclosure work is planned to be completed…
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