WLKM Radio 95.9 FM
Construction of Vicksburg’s new municipal building has passed its halfway point and village council members had an opportunity last week to check out the progress.
Council members Karl Keller, Denny Olsen and Ryan Wagner comprised the first group to meet with Morgan Macomber, senior project manager with Frederick Construction. Located on a parcel just north of the village water tower on North Richardson Street, the $2.5 million complex is expected to be open by February.
All three council members indicated their satisfaction with what they saw during the half-hour tour.
Macomber said some major components still needing to be addressed include electrical, mechanical, drywall, case work and finishes. Concrete foundation, plumbing and framing were completed by the time of the walk-through.
The building features two sets of male and female bathrooms, a janitor’s closet, break room, reception area, four offices on the municipal side, and a chief’s office and a squad room on the north end of the building. Police will have the benefit of an evidence room, locker room, meeting room and interrogation room.
A village council meeting room will be in the center of the building, dividing the two sides.
A licensed demolition crew will eventually raze the existing village hall but not until after the new facility is constructed and open for business. A parking lot will be added where the current village office sits.
