Williamson County celebrated completing the highest point of construction on its Juvenile Justice Center addition and expansion project with a topping out ceremony July 10.
About the project
The county broke ground on the project in early 2025 to add 48 new beds, a regional family services courtroom, learning and exercise areas, a control room, and larger intake and release areas. The facility is located at 200 Wilco Way, Georgetown.
The $90 million project is expected to be complete in early 2027, according to a county news release.
The why
The facility houses youth who have entered the justice system in Williamson County. According to the release, the expansion will further the county’s goal of treating the individual rather than the crime to reduce recidivism.
Additionally, the new building and renovation of the current facility will help address an increase in more serious offenses and complex cases, and meet the county’s needs for the next 25-30 years, the release states.
What they’re saying
“The new space will add state-of-the-art safety features to keep the youth and correctional officers safe,” County Judge Steve Snell said in the release. “In addition, the renovations include an additional courtroom which will also provide much-needed space for our judges across the county as caseloads continue to increase.”
