BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners have approved a $42,000 contract with architecture firm Architura Corporation to evaluate potential structural damage and oversee repairs at the Courthouse Plaza following a roof collapse on the building’s second floor.
The decision comes as county officials take steps to assess the building’s safety and prevent further deterioration of the structure.
Key Details and Official Statements
- Contract Value: $42,000
- Firm Selected: Architura
- Scope of Work: Assess potential structural damage and supervise ongoing repair work at the Courthouse Plaza.
- Incident: A portion of the second-floor roof recently collapsed inside the building.
County leaders emphasized that the engineering evaluation is a protective measure to ensure long-term stability and safety.
“We don’t believe it is a structural issue, but it could expand into that, so we want to take the proper steps,” said Rodney Fish, Vice President of the Lawrence County Commissioners.
With the contract approved, Architura will begin its assessment to determine the full extent of the damage and guide the required restoration efforts.
