| Year | Project | Total Project Cost | Estimated/Known Design Fees | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | Knox County Jail & Corrections Needs Assessment | Study phase | Unknown (likely $100k–$300k typical for facility studies) | Evaluated overcrowding and future jail capacity needs |
| 2019-2020 | Pantheon Business & Innovation Theatre Renovation | $4 million | Estimated $300k–$400k | RQAW provided architectural consultation for the redevelopment of the historic theater. |
| 2020-2022 | Knox County Jail Expansion & Work Release Center | $36 million | Estimated $2.9M–$3.6M | RQAW served as architect for the jail expansion project. |
| 2021–2023 | Riverwalk Trail Plazas (Vincennes) | $16.6 million project | Estimated $1.3M–$1.7M | Public plazas and tourism improvements along the Wabash River. |
| 2024–2025 (ongoing) | Emergency Operations Center (911 Center) | Estimated at $4.5 million | $250,000 design cost just to reach bid phase | RQAW prepared plans and bid documents for the project. |
What’s Next? Another New Building.
Here’s something to think about: just putting this project out for bid cost the County $250,000 — before a single brick has been laid. That’s money already spent, and we haven’t even seen the final price tag yet. Please know the reason for only estimated cost for RQAWs earnings is when requests for information on the building of the jail & work release center were met except all information about RQAW was excluded.
Why This Matters
These projects aren’t small upgrades — they’re long-term financial commitments that impact your property taxes and the county’s debt load. Tracking this timeline helps explain why assessed values and tax burdens are rising in step with construction and expansion. 75% of your property tax money is going to the Criminal Justice system while we continue to lock-up a diminishing population of people. RQAW home office is in Fishers, Indiana with small offices in Vincennes and LaPorte, Indiana.