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Architect: No structural movement found at Erath County courthouse, but maintenance needed
Summary
An architect who led the courthouse's 2000—restoration said a structural engineer found no active structural movement, but cited stone deterioration, roof tile and trim wear and urged a comprehensive assessment to prioritize repairs and pursue state grant funding.
Norman Austin, the lead architect for the courthouse restoration two decades ago, told the Erath County Commissioner's Court on Jan. 12 that a recently completed engineering review found "no real concerns about structural movement and damage" at the county courthouse but did identify ongoing maintenance needs.
"We brought in a qualified structural engineer," Austin said, "and she and her team found no real concerns about structural movement and damage here at the courthouse." Austin told commissioners he had expected a more…
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