Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Construction is advancing steadily at the new Codington County Detention Center site, with interior block walls rising and exterior paving preparations underway.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners received updates on the ongoing jail and law enforcement center construction project during their Sept. 1 meeting, including discussions on structural upgrades to unfinished spaces and the hiring of an independent quality control agent.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners took financial actions during Tuesday’s regular meeting, approving a $2 million construction payout for the new county detention facility and receiving an updated multi-year budget breakdown as building momentum peaks.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County is moving to hire a quality control expert to oversee the installation and performance of major mechanical systems in its new detention facility project, commissioners learned during Tuesday’s meeting.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners received a detailed progress report during their Tuesday meeting, revealing that the new jail construction project remains financially healthy and functionally “on pace,” even as unpredictable South Dakota weather has pushed the expected completion date further into 2027.