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Horry County committee clears schematic design for 574‑bed detention center tower
Summary
County staff presented a proposed 574‑bed tower with dedicated mental‑health and detox spaces and a schematic design resolution; the committee authorized schematic design and cost estimates and asked staff for per‑detainee operating cost estimates and a transport‑fee breakdown by August.
County staff presented plans and a resolution to authorize schematic design and cost estimates for a Phase 1 574‑bed tower at the detention center, describing the proposal as a flexible facility with dedicated mental‑health and detox beds. "That box right there is the new tower that we're looking at. It's 574 beds," the presenter said during the schematic overview.
Staff noted current population figures—about 848 inmates at the time of the presentation with historical daily averages near 900 in February—and argued population growth would exceed capacity within several years. The presentation said the first floor concept would include mental‑health and general‑purpose units and that Moseley Architects produced the recommended design. Staff also said $7,000,000 had been approved previously for the design process and estimated the schematic design cost range around the order of a million dollars to obtain more accurate estimates.
After the presentation a committee member moved to adopt staff's recommendation to proceed with schematic design; the motion carried on a voice vote. Committee members requested follow‑up information, including estimated per‑person, per‑day operating costs and municipal transport schedules and contributions; staff said they would provide scenarios and additional details at the August meeting.
