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Presenter briefs Senate panel on Newport Courthouse replacement; site search continues
Summary
Buildings and General Services summarized a multi-year Newport Courthouse replacement project, saying past land proposals were unsuitable, the city is exploring a redevelopment district, and appropriations list $11,720,819 (described as bond money in testimony) plus $750,000 in cash to advance planning and design; no site has been secured.
The Senate Institutions committee on Feb. 5 heard an update from Buildings and General Services (BGS) on the Newport Courthouse replacement project, including site search challenges and funding in the proposed capital budget.
“For the record, I'm Joe Rager, director of design and construction with Buildings and General Services,” the presenter said and described a multi-year effort to identify property suitable for a new courthouse. He told the committee…
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