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Council approves proceeding on proposed 6,500‑sq‑ft police station after debate over costs and alternatives

Lock Haven City Council · July 10, 2023
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After debate about renovating existing offices versus building new, the council voted to proceed with a proposed new ~6,500 sq ft police facility at 45 East Church Street, an estimated $2.1 million project. Councilmembers discussed a potential $1 million grant that would substantially lower the city’s share and questioned long‑term maintenance and reuse of current city buildings.

The Lock Haven City Council voted to proceed with a proposal to construct a new police facility at 45 East Church Street, a parking‑lot site across from City Hall. City staff presented a conceptual 6,500‑square‑foot building with a high‑end estimate of about $2,100,000 (using a planning figure of $325 per square foot). Staff said the city is in a position to pursue a grant that could provide…

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