Commissioners hear update on courthouse demolition, structural concerns for historic wall
Commissioners were told principal demolition at the Madison County Courthouse is complete and mass excavation uncovered below-grade mortar damage requiring evaluation; Allied Engineering Services will assess the historic wall and staff are researching ballistic-compatible window solutions.
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Commissioner William A. Todd reported that principal demolition work on the Madison County Courthouse rehabilitation and addition has been completed and mass excavation to remove the existing foundation is underway. During excavation, previously buried mortar was exposed and found to be compromised; the county plans an evaluation by Allied Engineering Services, Inc. to determine repairs needed to strengthen a historic wall.
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