Construction Begins on $18 Million Bedford County Social Services Building

New 37,000-square-foot facility will consolidate five offices into one location, with completion expected in summer 2028.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. — Construction is underway on a new $18 million Bedford County Department of Social Services building that will bring employees currently working in five separate locations under one roof.

The 37,000-square-foot facility is being built on Falling Creek Road, adjacent to the Bedford County Sheriff's Office. Grading began in early November, with construction expected to be completed by summer 2028.

The project is designed to provide additional workspace for Social Services employees while making it easier for residents to access county assistance programs and services at a single location.

“Having everyone under one roof will provide our employees with more space and make it easier for citizens to access the services they need in one convenient location,” said Andy Crawford, director of Social Services.

The new building will also feature a 3,300-square-foot multipurpose space for training sessions, conferences and large meetings. The space will be available to Social Services employees, the Sheriff's Office and other county departments.

Bedford County has partnered with Spectrum Design, PC, and KNA Contracting on the project. The county included $18 million for the facility in its 2025–2029 Capital Improvement Plan, with KNA submitting the lowest construction bid at just under $16 million.

Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Tammy Parker said the investment reflects the growing demand for social services in the county.

“Social Services plays an important role in supporting individuals and families throughout Bedford County, and the department has continued to grow as needs in our community have increased,” Parker said.

The Social Services facility is among several capital projects underway or planned in Bedford County, including an animal shelter expansion, Sheriff's Office and 911 facility expansion, and a relocated early voting center.

Additional information about the projects is available on the Bedford County construction projects website.