Breaking Ground and Building Hope: Watertown’s New $37M Jail Promises Safety and Efficiency

Описание: 🏗️ Big Things are Happening for Codington County! 🏗️


The skyline in Watertown is officially changing! We recently caught up with Commissioner Lee Gabel and Sheriff Brad Howell to get the latest update on the new $37.4 million Justice Center—and the progress is incredible!



Why a new facility? It’s all about safety and efficiency:




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A Clearer View: The new "podular" design allows staff to see into all housing areas from one central booth, moving away from the blind corridors of our 1970s-era jail.




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Assault Prevention: Improved visibility means our team can spot potential "beefs" before they escalate, keeping both staff and inmates safer.




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Smarter Court Dates: Built-in ITV (Interactive TV) rooms will allow inmates to appear in court via video, cutting down on risky and expensive transports downtown.




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Future-Ready: While starting with 108 beds, we’ve "shelled-in" space to expand easily as our community grows—saving taxpayer dollars in the long run.






From the high-tech precast walls to the specialized local contractors, this project is built to serve Codington County for decades to come.



🎥 Want to see it happen in real-time? You can watch the 24/7 live construction webcam to see every new panel go up!



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