Erie County will build a new Alden correctional facility

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Erie County will close its downtown holding center and construct a new, combined correctional facility in Alden, a $428 million project. The decision, announced Friday, follows an assessment deeming the Alden site the most cost-effective of four options, with the county planning to borrow funds over 30 years. The current downtown facility is considered outdated and costly to maintain. The new facility aims to improve safety for both staff and inmates, reduce duplicate services, and allow for future expansion, representing a shift towards modern correctional methods.


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