The Pulaski County Justice Center project is staying close to schedule, despite some obstacles. Project liaison Nathan Origer told the county commissioners last week that some underground utility work is running slightly behind, after workers encountered some unexpected obstacles.
But the roofing upgrades to the existing building are just about done. “Other than installing the new skylights, which are about three weeks out, and a little bit of detail work, the installation of the new jail roof has been completed,” Origer said.
The sidewalk along the south side of the courthouse is scheduled to reopen by the end of the month and possibly part of Meridian Street.
Another change order was approved by the commissioners last week, but this one actually brought the cost down slightly. Origer said Tonn & Blank discovered that the curbs on the skylights were in good enough shape to be reused, saving more than $1,900.
When it comes to the budget, Origer said the county has spent just over $905,000 so far, leaving almost $4.7 million left to spend. There’s still more than $155,000 left in the county’s contingency line item, down from a starting point of about $215,000.
Origer is expected to give another update at tonight’s joint council and commissioners meeting.
