Board fast tracks major capital projects
New sheriff's complex, courthouse get aggressive timetable for completion
JOLIET, IL- The Will County Board today approved entering into negotiations for the development of design and engineering plans for the construction of a new law enforcement facility at the current Laraway Road Sheriff Complex. A preliminary timetable calls for breaking ground in the spring and completion by December 2016. Board members would also like to see work begin on a new courthouse by spring of 2017.
"This is a very aggressive but necessary schedule to get these vital capital projects done," said Speaker Jim Moustis. "We have spent many years planning and preparing for this day, and now is the time for action. The longer we wait to build a new sheriff's facility and courthouse, the more costly and difficult it becomes to complete, not to mention having to face significant public safety issues. I applaud everyone that has worked hard to keep these initiatives moving forward."
"This is a very aggressive but necessary schedule to get these vital capital projects done," said Speaker Jim Moustis. "We have spent many years planning and preparing for this day, and now is the time for action. The longer we wait to build a new sheriff's facility and courthouse, the more costly and difficult it becomes to complete, not to mention having to face significant public safety issues. I applaud everyone that has worked hard to keep these initiatives moving forward."
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