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Shasta County supervisors authorize demolition of old courthouse, ask staff to return with reuse options

Shasta County Board of Supervisors · March 19, 2025
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After examining repair and reuse costs, the Board authorized demolition of the old courthouse campus, directing staff to begin environmental work and return with potential reuse options and grant opportunities; estimated demolition cost cited around $5.3 million.

The Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted (recorded as passing on a four‑of‑five basis) March 18 to authorize demolition of the old courthouse campus and directed staff to proceed with environmental review and demolition preparations while returning later with proposals for how to use the cleared site.

Public Works Director Troy Bartolome presented three options: full demolition to create a flexible parcel and parking (estimated demolition cost roughly $5.3 million), partial demolition and repurpose…

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