They made a problematic discovery under the new Stone County Jail building project.
Construction of the new Stone County Jail was stalled after they discovered the ground underneath contains an unexpectedly large amount of hard limestone, complicating the excavation process around live sewer and water lines. It could literally make the project take months longer to build!
Stone County Jail Delayed After “Limestone” Discovered Underneath
Shawn Harding from HMN Architects revealed at a recent meeting that 1,510 cubic yards of rock have already been removed. This unforeseen geological challenge was not adequately predicted by preliminary surveys, leading to significant delays.
The project, initially facing tight deadlines, now expects an extension of 65 days, pushing the completion date to November 2025. The “rock clause” in the contract allows for additional charges, costing the county thousands more at $340 per cubic yard of rock removed.
For more information, you can reach out to the Stone County Sheriff’s office.
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