Groundbreaking for New Jail-Stuart, VA on Aug. 24-Cost $9 million
August 25, 2009
On Aug. 24, Patrick County held a groundbreaking for the construction of a new jail, with a construction cost of $9 million. 25% will be reimbused by the State of Virginia
This will create jobs, save money and create income for Patrick County.
The county will not have to pay other counties to house their prisoners
14 new jobs will be created for 2 dietary employees, one medical employee, one new classification employee and 10 deputies..
Architects are Thompson & Litton Architects.
English Construction, based in Lynchburg was the low bidder.
Shown participating in the groundbreaking are (from left) Bill King of Thompson & Litton Architects; Allen Hamblen of English Construction; Harold Ellis of Public-Private Infrastructure; Jim McHone, mayor of the town of Stuart; Del. Ward Armstrong, D-Collinsville; Jonathan Large, Dan River District supervisor on the Patrick County Board of Supervisors; Sheriff Dan Smith; Capt. Darryl Smith of the sheriff’s office; Lock Boyce, Peters Creek District supervisor; Crystal Harris, Smith River District supervisor and board chairman; Ron Knight, Mayo River District supervisor; Commonwealth’s Attorney Stephanie Vipperman; Susan Gasperini, clerk of the Circuit Court; Tom Bishop, executive director of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce; County Administrator Jay Scudder; and Terry Tilley, town manager of Stuart.
