Designers present 112‑bed jail plan: 38,000 sq ft, flexible expansion and two access points

Jul 28, 2026

Architects and the developer showed a plan for a two‑level, roughly 38,000‑sq‑ft facility with a 112‑bed count (six 16‑bed cell pods and dorm bays), administrative space and room for future expansion; they emphasized two access points to ensure operational redundancy.

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Consultants from BW Construction and Elevatus presented a site and floor‑plan concept for a new Owen County jail that includes intake and booking, administrative space and a housing arrangement for 112 beds.

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