County jail foundation near completion; precast panels expected soon, officials say

Commissioners reviewed recent photos and a status update on the Codington County jail project during the Jan. 6 meeting. A project presenter said foundation work for areas A (main housing) and B (functional area) is wrapping up and crews have been addressing soil-composition issues by removing clay spoils.

The presenter said precast wall panels — produced off-site — are expected to begin installation in late January or early February, with construction milestones and mock-up reviews underway. With current progress, the presenter said a realistic completion timeline is early 2027 and that the project remains on budget.

Commissioners asked about the panel manufacturer and timeline impacts from weather; the presenter acknowledged a few weather-related slowdowns but said these are accounted for in the schedule. The board accepted the update and moved on to other business.