Summary
Wake County is moving forward with designing a massive 600-bed expansion to its detention center to handle growing inmate populations, state backlogs, and new laws. The project is estimated to cost between $175 million and $210 million and will allow the county to eventually close its temporary annex facility.
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Last discussed Apr 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Estimated total project cost ranges from $175 million to $210 million, with $6 million already allocated for FY26 professional services.
Detention staff, law enforcement agencies, and incarcerated individuals benefit from improved safety, better separation classifications, and enhanced academic and behavioral health spaces.
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