Despite recent heavy rainfall, progress is ongoing at the construction site of the new Page County law enforcement center, located on the south end of Clarinda. The facility will house the county's new jail, sheriff’s office, and dispatch center.
During the Page County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, Jeff Curtis of The Samuels Group updated the board on the project status. While wet weather has slowed some concrete work, Curtis reported that masonry work has begun, particularly the interior weight-bearing wall in the dispatch area. Preparations are also underway for roof installation, with Northwest Steel Erection mobilizing last week to begin setting up bracing components on site.
Rainfall has prompted implementation of the project’s stormwater pollution prevention plan, which includes reinstalling straw waddles, clearing silt buildup, and using vegetation to prevent erosion.
In addition to construction, Curtis noted that Page County jail staff, led by Chief Jailer Tony Shackelford, will soon begin coordinating the keying process for facility doors and cells. However, progress on precast placement is awaiting final permit approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Although no issues are anticipated, construction teams must hold off on crane and delivery scheduling until the permit is granted.
Interior work is also progressing, with ongoing efforts to build the control room for jail management. Though rain may delay a planned concrete pour this week, crews hope to complete it by the weekend.
In other action, the Board of Supervisors accepted a fuel bid for FY 2026 from Agriland, Inc. and approved an amendment to the five-year road program to include the Redwood Avenue bridge over the Neele Branch. That project is expected to receive funding from a Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) grant.