Huntington County Jail Expansion

 
The Huntington County Jail is equipped to better impact inmates, families, and the community at large following a comprehensive expansion, renovation, and reorganization of the facility. With Weigand operating as the general contractor on this project, the county sheriff commissioned development of the prison to fulfill the need for more space. The 30,700 square foot addition includes:
 

• Enough rooms and bunks to host 233 people.
• Sleeping and communal areas.
• A tower for monitoring security with efficiency.
• A vehicle port to improve transportation and processing.
• A kitchen overhaul to account for the influx of staff and inmates.
• Classrooms for rehabilitation programming.
• Space for indoor and outdoor recreation.

 
These features allow the sheriff’s department to support several different initiatives:

• Provide a safer environment for inmates and staff.
• Implement GED programming.
• Facilitate rehabilitation care.
• Host Church gatherings.
• Teach spiritual classes.

 
These programs to create an atmosphere that fosters growth in learning, skills, and overall welfare. In this way, the jail can place inmates on an avenue for success in the real-world, making their first offense their last offense. We were honored to work alongside the Sheriff’s Department and help give a new lease on life to their facility.