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Chelan Today
By the People, for the People
Chelan County Begins $8.7M Plumbing Overhaul
Upgrades to the county's law and justice building will replace aging pipes and fixtures.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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Chelan County has launched a $8.7 million project to update the plumbing at the Chelan County Law and Justice Building, which houses the county's justice center, sheriff's office, superior court, and prosecuting attorney's office. The year-long construction will replace domestic water and sewer lines, install a water management system, and upgrade fixtures in the jail and public areas. Funding for the project comes from the county's real estate excise tax.
Why it matters
The aging infrastructure at the county's main law and justice facility has become increasingly costly to maintain. The plumbing upgrades are expected to generate $30,000 in annual energy savings once completed, while minimizing disruptions for staff and visitors during the construction process.
The details
The plumbing overhaul will begin on the first floor and progress upwards, with a temporary kitchen set up in the jail during construction. Meals for inmates will be provided by the state Department of Corrections rather than the facility's usual two prepared meals. Visitors to the building are not expected to be significantly impacted by the construction.
- Construction began on February 24, 2026.
- The project is expected to take up to one year to complete.
The players
Chelan County
The local government overseeing the plumbing upgrade project at the Chelan County Law and Justice Building.
Spokane-based construction company
The contractor hired by Chelan County to carry out the $8.7 million plumbing project.
Washington State Department of Corrections
The state agency providing pre-made, hot meals to the Chelan County Jail during the construction period.
What’s next
Upon completion of the project, the county is expected to save $30,000 annually in energy costs.
The takeaway
This major infrastructure upgrade at Chelan County's central law and justice facility highlights the ongoing need for governments to invest in maintaining and modernizing aging public buildings, which can generate long-term operational savings while minimizing disruptions to essential services.
