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CLEAR Temp: 65 °F Wind: WNW at 4 mph Wednesday, August 13, 2003 SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion - Politics AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map EXTRA HomeLife Magazine W3 Magazine Jobs @ Mail Tribune Tempo A & E Oregon CarZone Wellness Connection Real Estate Newspaper in Education Prime Times Outdoor Journal Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People CLASSIFIEDS Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Find Everything E SOUTHERN OREGON Automotive Communities Entertainment Publications Recreation Calendar ABOUT US FAQ What's New Advertise Home Delivery Classified Ad Contact Us Media Kit Email Story to a Friend March 16, 2003 Juvenile center project to begin By JUSTIN DALTON Mail Tribune Months of federal red tape slowed the new Jackson County Juvenile Services Center, but the first shovels of dirt will be moved in a ceremony Monday. Dave Kanner, deputy county administrator, said county planning commissioners and citizens who worked to approve a bond measure for the project will be on hand for the beginning of the expected $16 million project. A groundbreaking for the new center will be held 1 p.m. Monday at 10th and King streets in Medford. "This is an opportunity for the community to congratulate itself for getting to this point," said Kanner. County officials had to wait four months for federal approval of the project’s environmental assessment, Kanner said. "We literally couldn’t spend any money from the time we submitted the assessment until the time we got a letter that gave us the go ahead," said Kanner. "There was a whole humungous pile of hoops to go through," said Dave Straus of the Medford architecture firm Skelton, Straus and Seibert. Despite the lengthy process of gaining federal approval, Straus says there is much to be celebrated. "I think Jackson County has a real asset here. It’s good value for the money spent," said Straus. According to Straus, the building will be constructed of mostly steel and concrete to cut down on maintenance costs and to increase its longevity. The first floor of the new center will house court and intake facilities, a classroom, a public area and a probation and assessment department. The second floor will contain two detention "pods," each with 20 beds, a classroom and a dayroom. Straus said the center’s original plan was about 51,000 square feet. The project now includes 65,000 square feet, adding a gymnasium. The center’s costs will not exceed the current bond. He also mentioned that the center will be built for later expansion. Kanner says the project will formally start on Thursday with T. Gerdin Construction excavating in the northwest corner of the site. It’s expected to be finished by August 2004. Reach news intern Justin Dalton by calling 776-4477 Printer Friendly Version Email Story to a Friend Subscribe Archive: Click to Search Mail Tribune Home Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives | Site Map E Southern Oregon | Classified Copyright © 1997-2003 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback A D V E R T I S E R S SPECIAL SECTIONS Rogue Valley Auto Finder Rogue Valley Job Finder --> Rogue Valley Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Real Estate Showcase Food for Thought Hike of the Week Wellness Connection Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Openings Prime Times