From window and roof replacements to an upgraded brine system and material storage facilities, a lot of long-awaited work is coming to the Kewaunee County Highway Department. Kewaunee County Board Chairperson Dan Olson and Vice Chairperson Gerald Paape will lead the discussion on plans to rehabilitate not just the main highway shop in Footbridge, but also the county’s other facilities in Algoma, Casco and Stangelville.

Similar to its jail discussions from years ago, county board members nixed a $25 million proposal from Barrientos Design and Consulting and went through each facility line item by line item in search of cost savings. Olson says the final figures will be presented to the board Tuesday and believes the work that was done will do right by taxpayers.

He adds that he is already working with county administrators on a more regular maintenance plan so the buildings do not fall into disrepair after the upgrades are completed. In addition to the discussion around the highway shop, the Kewaunee County Board will hear from Land and Water Conservation Director Davina Bonness and County Administrator Jeremy Kral before holding its organizational meeting, which traditionally takes place after Election Day.

The 6 p.m. meeting at the Kewaunee County Administration Center in Kewaunee will be preceded by new member orientation at 5:30 p.m.