Courthouse and Government Center chiller failures
Lancaster County
Summary
A November 2025 overflowing sink damaged the Government Center's first floor and basement. Repairs will cost $33,741.80, fully covered by the at-fault party's insurance, with work expected to start within weeks.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
No out-of-pocket cost to taxpayers — insurance covers everything.
County employees and visitors who use the Government Center.
Mentions & discussions (4)
County Commissioners Public Meetings - May 27, 2026
Two chiller control panels at the Courthouse already failed this spring, so the county is spending $420,659 to replace panels and drives on all four chillers before summer heat strains the remaining units.
County Commissioners Work Sessions - May 26, 2026
The 20-year-old chiller control panels at the courthouse failed within a week of each other in May — staff scrambled to keep buildings cool. A $420,659 capital project will replace panels and drives on four chillers and extend equipment life about a decade.
County Commissioners Public Meetings - Feb 11, 2026
Water damage from November 25, 2025 is being fixed at the Government Center, and the at-fault party's insurance is covering the entire $33,741.80 bill after a January settlement.
County Commissioners Work Sessions - Feb 10, 2026
A November 2025 overflowing sink damaged the Government Center's first floor and basement. Repairs will cost $33,741.80, fully covered by the at-fault party's insurance, with work expected to start within weeks.
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