Geary County officials are talking about the need for either an upgraded or new jail facility. On Monday the County Public Building Commission recommended to the county commission that they move into the next phase of the project.

Commissioner Alex Tyson and Keith Ascher confirmed that would include a feasibility study on needs and size assessment of a facility. A first study would look at data points including size and would provide more information. A second evaluation would be done on where the building could be built.

The overall cost of phase two would be in the $15,000 to $25,000 range.

The county commission has not yet taken final action but will consider the recommendation at a future meeting. Officials have been told it could be about five years before a jail project could be completed.

By Dewey TerrillJC PostGeary County officials are talking about the need for either an upgraded or new jail facility. On Monday the County Public Building Commission recommended to the county commission that they move into the next phase of the project.Commissioner Alex Tyson and Keith Ascher confirmed that would include a feasibility study on needs and size assessment of a facility. A first study would look at data points including size and would provide more information. A second evaluation would be done on where the building could be built.The overall cost of phase two would be in the $15,000 to $25,000 range.The county commission has not yet taken final action but will consider the recommendation at a future meeting. Officials have been told it could be about five years before a jail project could be completed.

PBC recommends moving to phase two on the jail issue