Holding facility for illegal immigrants planned


Associated Press - September 29, 2008 6:55 AM ET

FARMVILLE, Va. (AP) - Construction of a $21 million holding facility for illegal immigrants is expected to begin in mid-October in Farmville.

The 1,040-bed holding facility will be run by ICA-Farmville and will employ almost 200 people. Construction is expected to be completed by June 30, 2009.

ICA-Farmville spokesman Ken Newsome says ICA-Farmville is a subcontractor. The contract to operate the facility is between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the town.

Farmville Town Manager Gerald J. Spates says the holding facility will be a great project for the community.


Information from: Richmond Times-Dispatch, http://www.timesdispatch.com

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