County OKs courthouse gazebo rebuild

BASTROP — Bastrop County commissioners approved a contract May 11 to replace the deteriorating gazebo outside the historic courthouse rather than patch it up again.

Rotting from untreated wood, used in both the original construction and later repairs, has caused the structure to lean about 4 degrees, according to officials. Though the gazebo is not currently unsafe, it has deteriorated to the point where reconstruction is the better option. 

“At this time, the gazebo out front of the historic jail is in disrepair,” said Leon Scaife, a county purchasing agent. “It's not dangerous at this point, but it is to the point where it needs to be reconstructed.”