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| Rendering of proposed new government building |
Winston County Supervisors heard from representatives of
Pryor and Morrow Architects and Engineers
concerning two construction projects in
the works. Initial plans and drawings were provided; for the renovation of an
existing structure (known as the Bagwell building) into court facilities and
the construction of a new government building behind the Winston County
Courthouse on the site of the existing annex structure.
The Bagwell building now owned by the county will be
converted to a courtroom with a lobby and sufficient offices. Several small
issues related to handicapped accessibility through sidewalk repair and rear
access of the building will need to be finalized with adjoining land owners before
plans can be finalized but requests for bids could likely be submitted in the
next 60 days.
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| rendering of proposed court building |
There is more concern about issues with the new government
building. The Mississippi Department of
Archives and History (MDAH) is still
considering a historical designation for the existing annex structure. Such a
designation could prevent the construction of the new facility.
See our previous article for more details.
If constructed, the new three story building would house
Emergency Management, the Sheriff’s Office and a County Supervisors’ meeting
room. The 13000 + sqft structure is designed to tie in with the existing
courthouse in brick color and profile.
