Demolition, site work and addition to a fire / police facility in Bedford, Virginia. Conceptual plans call for the addition of a 15,000-square-foot fire / police facility.

Bedford County's proposed capital improvement plan for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 includes significant investments totaling $33.5 million in social services, law enforcement, and library facilities. Key projects outlined during a recent Board of Supervisors work session encompass a new social services building, an expansion of the sheriff's office and E911 center, and enhancements to the Forest Library aimed at addressing current and future community needs. The county's necessity of a 15,000-square-foot expansion to the Bedford County Sheriff's Office and E911 center, estimated at $6.3 million. This project is designed to accommodate the departments' needs for over 15 years, eliminating reliance on inadequate temporary structures. A $6 million initiative plans to consolidate social services into a newly constructed building, potentially doubling its capacity for more efficient operations and staff accommodation. The project is included in the County's FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan. As of June 27, 2024, project is funded for FY2026-2028. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.