Florence County Complex gets big time renovations

FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) - A multi-million dollar renovation is happening in a building to improve its safety rating.

The Florence County Complex was rated as one of the worst municipal buildings in the U.S. last year.

In July, when the county was given the news, county council was not sure how it would pay for the upgrades.

Funding for this big project was found in the Penny Sales Project.

"The consultant said that this is one of the most dangerous courthouses they have ever visited," Florence County Administrator Rusty Smith said.

It's the message that is now fueling the $5 million renovation happening inside the Florence County Complex.

Last year, the county hired a consulting firm who gave the building a poor rating 3.4 out of 10.

The mechanical, electrical and safety concerns surrounding the courtroom were just some of the issues brought before county council.

"The capital sales project is funding most of this construction and we feel that it is very beneficial and enhances this facility," Smith said.

Our cameras were given the first look at some of the updates going on inside of the 40-year-old building.

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Florence County Complex gets big time renovations