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Halifax County approves second amendment to detention center capital project; commissioners raise capacity and infrastructure questions
Summary
The board approved a second amendment adding $1,062,200 to the detention center project appropriation to cover additional design and preconstruction costs, including a new on‑site pump station and preconstruction services. Commissioners questioned whether the proposed 218‑bed facility and $42 million construction estimate meet long‑term needs.
Halifax County staff requested and the Board of Commissioners approved a second amendment to the capital project ordinance for the new county detention center on Dec. 1, authorizing additional appropriations to continue design development and preconstruction work.
Project staff presented four attachments: a Moseley invoice covering design services (transcribed total $937,050), a professional services amendment…
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