Pennington County approves $3 million renovation bid

Former administrative building to be transformed into Justice Center

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Pennington County has approved a nearly $3 million bid to renovate a former administrative building located at 130 Kansas City Street. The remodeling project will transform the 130-year-old building into the county's new Justice Center.

Why it matters

The renovation of the former administrative building into a Justice Center is part of Pennington County's efforts to modernize and consolidate its government services. The project is expected to improve efficiency and accessibility for residents seeking county services.

The details

The $2.9 million renovation bid was approved by the Pennington County Commission. The project will transform the 130-year-old, 130 Kansas City Street building into the county's new Justice Center, which will house various government services.

  • The renovation project was approved by the Pennington County Commission on February 19, 2026.

The players

Pennington County Commission

The governing body of Pennington County, South Dakota that approved the $2.9 million renovation bid.

130 Kansas City Street

The former administrative building in Pennington County that will be transformed into the new Justice Center.

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What’s next

The renovation project is expected to be completed within the next 12-18 months, with the new Justice Center opening its doors to the public in late 2027.

The takeaway

The renovation of the former administrative building into a modern Justice Center is a significant investment by Pennington County to improve the efficiency and accessibility of its government services for local residents.