Prison offers benefits to German Twp.
"We are looking at millions of dollars in infrastructure, both water and municipal sewage, that this area will receive as a result of the prison's construction," said DeWeese, whose efforts have resulted in the construction of the prison.
In addition to the infrastructure, DeWeese said the local economy will immediately benefit from building the prison, which is anticipated to cost $200 million. Materials, including concrete, asphalt and stone, will be obtained locally, infusing those dollars as well as construction employees' wages into the local economy.
Once opened, the new facility will employ about 700. The current starting salary for a corrections officer is $29,815, with 3 percent increases starting this year.
"These are family sustaining, recession-proof, out-sourcing proof jobs," said DeWeese.
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