PIERRE, SD – South Dakota is one step closer to having a new home for its prison.
On Friday, Governor Larry Rhoden said the state has entered into a purchase agreement, which gives the state the option to purchase land.
The site is at the Benson Road site in northeast Sioux Falls. It’s approximately 148 acres.
“South Dakota needs a new prison to keep our people safe, and we are moving forward with delivering a proposal that prioritizes safety and conservative fiscal stewardship,” said Rhoden. “We appreciate the Legislature’s continued attention to this project, and we are excited to deliver this as efficiently as possible for South Dakota taxpayers.”
The Legislature is set to act on the potential purchase in late September.
