Barren County to break ground for new judicial center in Glasgow
GLASGOW, Ky. – The community is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony for the Barren County Judicial Center this Thursday, Oct. 30.
According to the Administrative Office of the Courts, officials will break ground at noon that day at 390 W. Main St. and Water Street.
The Kentucky General Assembly authorized the project in 2020, officials say. The three-story building will be around 58,000 square feet to house all court services.
Construction is set to be completed in 2028. The project cost is $50 million.
According to officials, the Barren County Justice Center will support “the latest data, computer, video and networking technology.” It will also provide “the highest level of Kentucky court security through single-point entry with magnetometers and security personnel,” according to officials.
Chief Justice of the Commonwealth Debra Hembree Lambert said she appreciates the legislators and county officials who support the improvements for Barren County.
“More than 800,000 cases work their way through the courts each year, making judicial centers busy and important facilities essential to their communities,” she said. “These modern structures are created to be safe and efficient for everyone who passes through their doors.”
Lambert and Barren County Judge-Executive Jamie Bewley Byrd will be among the speakers at the ceremony. Other state and local officials are expected to attend.
