Grant Co. Jail project planning moves forward
The old track just outside of Ephrata has been purchased by Grant County and will be the home for a new jail that will initially be able to house more than 500 inmates. The design is expandable for at least one more wing - also referred to as a pod - that would house another 500-plus inmates. The new jail is expected to break ground just over a year from now after the design phase is completed.
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The current Grant County Jail is located in downtown Ephrata. Officials have said the facility is too small, out of date and has multiple other concerns that call for its replacement.
EPHRATA — A request for proposals for site preparation for the new Grant County Jail is tentatively scheduled to be issued in December. A preliminary plan for the new facility is in the works and is still subject to change due to construction costs, among other factors.
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