Pocono Mountain Regional Police Headquarters
Tobyhanna Township, PA
Owner
Pocono Mountain Regional Police
Tobyhanna Township, PA
Design Professional
Murray Jay Miller Architecture
Wilkes-Barre, PA
PROJECT
L.R. Costanzo constructed this attractive full-service police headquarters which includes a fitness center, sleeping quarters, detention cells, and a complete forensic evidence processing laboratory. The structure is wood frame with striking wood trusses and brick exterior.
CHALLENGES
- Limited mechanical conditioning space
- Deep excavation; low floor elevation
- Coordination of pre-fabricated jails cells before closing the walls
SOLUTIONS
- The masonry foundation was installed at a full story height underground to provide adequate clearance for the equipment needed
- Performed extensive excavation to the desired level; shot elevations frequently to track how deep the work was to be done
- Kept close contact with detention vendor and supplier and map out exact dates and times for delivery and installation of jail cells
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
L.R. Costanzo experts coordinated, scheduled and constructed:
- Durable finishes for easy, low-cost maintenance
- Wood trusses permitting easy transition for varying roof pitches
- Detention cells
- Full forensic evidence processing laboratory
- Brick face
- Wood frame
- Masonry foundation installed at full story height underground