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White County Justice Center’s roof replacement project is set to start soon.
Sheriff Steve Page said the large undertaking has been waiting to begin while ductwork replacement was completed. He said there are several things that need to be done to keep the White County Jail a certified facility, and roof replacement is one of them.
“We definitely got to get it done because we’ve had several leaks and it costs a lot of money for a contractor to come out and just patch the holes, that’s the reason it’s being brought up,” Page said. “It’s something that’s got to be done. Rainwater getting in the building is just not an option.”
Page said they are using a grant to help fund the roof replacement, but are unsure if it will cover the entire project. Current estimates put roof replacement costs at some $1.5 million.
Page said according to the state the average life span of a jail facility is about 20 years, and White County’s facility is at that point. He said replacing the roof will be one thing that helps maintain the facility so they can keep it in good operating shape and get much more use out of it.
