The News Tribune gave some more information about the new jail we’ve been working on with five other cities. The article included the information that the proposed site is in Des Moines, South of the Federal Detention Center.
Here is the story:
Federal Way set to pay share of new regional jail
Leaders in Federal Way move ahead with a plan to help back a $94 million jail serving seven cities. It would open in 2012 and give the city 76 beds.
STEVE MAYNARD; steve.maynard@thenewstribune.com
Published: November 27th, 2008 02:49 AM | Updated: November 27th, 2008 02:49 AM
Federal Way is set to approve spending nearly $18 million for its share in building a 668-bed jail in South King County.
After more than a year of negotiations, Federal Way and six other South King County cities are expected to decide whether they will go ahead with the $94 million jail.
The planned site is in Des Moines on Port of Seattle land south of the Federal Detention Center.
Read the rest here in the News Tribune.