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Fauquier supervisors review 10-year master facilities plan that centers on a new judicial center

Fauquier County Board of Supervisors · January 15, 2026
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Summary

Consultants presented a phase-3 master facilities plan calling for a new judicial center (net ~61,500 sq ft, gross ~89,200 sq ft) to address security, circulation and current facility deficiencies; staff proposed starting design this spring with construction through FY2031 and public hearings during the budget/CIP process.

Consultants and county staff presented a 10-year master facilities plan that centers on a proposed new judicial center sited between the adult detention center and the sheriff’s administrative building. The plan, developed through a three-phase study, estimates the county needs roughly 61,500 net square feet (about 89,200 gross) to bring court and public-service spaces up to Commonwealth standards and operational needs.

The presentation, led by the project consultant, framed the increase in square footage as a response to security and circulation requirements rather than population growth alone. “The goal was a 10 year master plan,” the consultant said while reviewing space-program findings and site options. The study identified six initial layout options and focused further…

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