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A new chapter in Elmore County’s public infrastructure took shape Tuesday with the opening of a new facility that will house key law enforcement and judicial services.

The Elmore County Law Enforcement and Judicial Administrative Building, a 27,000-square-foot facility, officially opened with county officials, law enforcement personnel, judicial staff, and community leaders on hand for the occasion.

The building provides a new home for the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office and Circuit Clerk’s Office, bringing the two offices into a single facility while creating additional capacity for the county’s future needs.

The new facility is part of a two-phase plan for expanding and updating the county’s judicial and law enforcement facilities.

The first phase is now complete, while the second phase will focus on renovations to the existing judicial building. Those renovations will create additional space for judges and court operations.

The overall project is expected to represent an investment of approximately $20 million, including design costs. Plans for the new building also include space for future expansion, allowing the facility to adapt as the county continues to add residents.

Art Faulkner, chairman of the Elmore County Public Building Authority, said the project will help the county keep pace with the demands created by continued population growth.

“We’re growing every day,” Faulkner said. “This investment is one more step in making sure we can continue to serve our residents well as Elmore County grows.”

For residents, the new location provides access to services such as pistol permits and fine payments. The expanded space also gives the Sheriff’s Office additional room for investigators and staff and allows for improved security throughout the facility.

Sheriff Bill Franklin said the new facility comes at an important time for the county as continued growth has increased the need for additional space and resources.

“I appreciate the commission for taking the time and energy to recognize the great need we had for this new building in Elmore County,” Franklin said.

Enhanced Elmore provided a portion of the funding for the project. The county’s infrastructure funding program is also being used to address other infrastructure needs throughout Elmore County.

Luke McGinty, chief engineer and operations officer, recognized the many groups involved in completing the project, including county staff, contractors, architects, the Public Building Authority and state legislators.

With the first phase now complete, the project provides Elmore County with updated space for critical public services and a foundation for accommodating the county’s continued growth.