Can the existing facility be renovated to save the cost of new construction?
No, the temporary building was not designed for significant structural additions. The foundation will not support a second floor. Since consolidating police departments in 1980, the structure has been expanded by roughly 500 sq. ft., in order to add a separate locker room for female employees. The men’s bathroom was recently upgraded, but still remains confined and inadequate. The current facility is in need of constant repair and the roof leaks routinely during the rainy season causing interior damage. 4. How big will the new police facility be? The new facility will be a two-story structure with a “footprint” of approximately 11,275 sq. ft. and 16,500 square feet of building space. This larger area will finally provide enough space for the police to do their jobs all under one roof. It has been designed to meet very specific needs, and will be no larger than necessary. Floor plans can be viewed at www.twincitiespolice.org 5. Where will the new police building be located? How was this
