Stafford County’s George L. Gordon, Jr. Government Center is set to undergo major renovations following a unanimous vote by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
The $1 million project will expand and modernize the building’s main lobby and make critical upgrades to the Board of Supervisors’ meeting chambers. The Board approved a work order with Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. to carry out the renovations, which are expected to take about eight months and conclude by the end of the year.
Originally constructed in 1990, the Government Center at 1300 Courthouse Road serves as the hub for numerous county departments and state-supported offices. While individual offices have seen updates over the years, the main entryway and lobby have remained largely untouched since the building opened.
“This project will improve both the safety and functionality of the building for staff and visitors,” said officials in the agenda summary. “It also reflects recommendations from the County’s physical security study conducted in 2021.”
Planned renovations include extending the lobby space, creating a new Customer Information Center, and adding an enclosed workspace for County volunteers and sheriff’s deputies. Other improvements include new floors, lighting, and HVAC systems, along with ADA-compliant upgrades and enhanced security features such as exterior bollards.
Inside the Board Chambers, work will focus on replacing flooring and refurbishing the audiovisual room’s HVAC unit to ensure continued comfort and performance during public meetings. These improvements are scheduled to occur during the Board’s summer recess to minimize disruption.
The Government Center will remain open throughout construction, and County staff will coordinate public signage and communications with the Community Engagement team.
The renovations are part of the County’s FY2023 budget, which included $2.53 million in funding for this multi-phase capital improvement project. The approved first phase totals just over $1 million.
