Latest Lancaster County Prison Plans Push Price Tag Close to $500 Million
Last week, the Lancaster County, Pa., Board of Commissioners released preliminary designs for a new prison, with cost estimates ranging from $434 million to $497 million.
Last week, the Lancaster County, Pa., Board of Commissioners released preliminary designs for a new prison, with cost estimates ranging from $434 million to $497 million.
Officials in Lancaster County had been hoping to consolidate the district attorney’s office in a space that would also leave room for future expansion at the courthouse; however, the county solicitor is insisting on hiring outside legal counsel to first ensure that the $19 million proposed expansion is entirely within legal bounds, according to LancasterOnline.com.