We are thrilled to announce a major milestone in the construction of the Ellis County Sub-Courthouse Precinct #2 in Waxahachie, TX. On July 30, McGough’s Texas team along with the Ellis County community and county employees celebrated the topping off of the brand-new facility. The celebration included the ceremonious signing and raising of the final beam, along with inspiring speeches and a BBQ with 100 attendees. To ensure everyone stayed cool in the Texas heat, Ellis County provided a mobile cooling station featuring two 60-inch heavy-duty fans with misters.
The new courthouse, a 20,000 square foot single-story building, is designed to meet the diverse needs of the growing community. It will house a courtroom and gallery, meeting rooms, a main lobby, and a grand public corridor illuminated by natural light from curtainwall and clerestory windows. Additionally, the building will feature a spacious multi-purpose room, county clerk teller windows and offices, constables’ offices with secured property and an armory, and AgLife offices with a demonstration kitchen and meeting room. The project is scheduled to be completed in winter of 2025.
The topping off ceremony began with a warm welcome from Roman Buckner, General Manager of McGough Dallas. “This project represents a commitment to justice, transparency, and community service. This project is integral to improving the quality of life and access to government services for our community. We are honored to contribute to a facility that will serve Ellis County and the state of Texas for generations to come.”
Following the opening remarks, attendees had the opportunity to sign the final beam, leaving their mark on this historic project. The beam, adorned with signatures from project team members, city officials, and community stakeholders, was then hoisted into place, symbolizing the collective effort and dedication that has gone into this project.
We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone involved, from the dedicated design and construction team to supportive community members and city officials.
