NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 1, 2026Hillsborough
Midland County Detention Center Construction Reaches 80% Completion
Midland County officials announced that the construction of the new county detention center is 80% complete. The project is nearing its final stages, with interior finishes, security systems, and exterior site work currently underway.
Read the full story at Noticias Tampa Bay (Univision)Why It Matters
The completion of this facility represents a major public infrastructure investment intended to address long-term security and detention capacity needs for the growing Midland County population.
Key Facts
- The Midland County Detention Center construction project has reached 80% completion.
- Interior work including coatings, painting, and furniture installation is currently in progress.
- Security and utility systems, including electrical, plumbing, fire sprinklers, and security wiring, are being installed and activated.
- Exterior site work, including paving and the installation of perimeter fencing, is underway.
- The project is categorized as one of the largest public investments by the county.
- The facility is designed to meet long-term security needs for the growing community.