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Courthouse expansion on track despite slight schedule shifts; contingency funds remain

Deschutes County Board of Commissioners · March 31, 2026
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Facilities staff said the courthouse expansion is progressing, with scaffolding down and most finishes in place; a three-week schedule adjustment affects temporary occupancy milestones and contingencies of about $1 million (contractor) and $600,000 (owner) remain to cover outstanding work.

County facilities staff provided the board a monthly update showing steady progress at the courthouse expansion site and a minor schedule adjustment.

Eric Nielsen, County Facilities capital-improvement manager (S10), described significant exterior and interior progress: scaffolding removal, installed exterior panels, new vehicle barriers and crash-rated bollards at the Bond Street entrance, finished public service…

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