The City of Selah is moving closer to starting construction on significant improvements to its civic center, with renovations designed to enhance fire safety and the building’s capacity to serve as an emergency shelter.

Mayor Roger Bell said the city recently opened bids for the project and plans to present the lowest bid to city council this week for approval. The timing positions the project to begin construction the week after Christmas.

The renovations address critical safety and operational needs. A new sprinkler system will improve fire safety throughout the building. Additionally, the addition of showers will enable the civic center to better function as an emergency shelter, providing essential facilities for residents during community emergencies.

Beyond safety improvements, the city is also updating the building’s layout. The renovation will create a new office area while maintaining the event space as a separate function within the building. This reconfiguration will improve the building’s operational efficiency and allow it to better serve multiple community needs.The Brief

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