ICE Seeks to Acquire Hanover Building from Jim Pattison Developments
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is planning to acquire a building owned by Jim Pattison Developments. This property, located in Hanover County, Virginia, is intended to serve as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility.
Details of the Proposed Acquisition
On January 26, 2026, the department informed the Hanover County planning department of its intent to buy, occupy, and rehabilitate the warehouse property. The acquisition is expected to involve significant modifications to the existing structure.
Potential Modifications
Key changes planned for the facility include:
- Construction of holding and processing spaces
- Upgrades to security systems
- Enhancements to equipment
Background on the Property
Records indicate that Jim Pattison Developments acquired the building in 2022. The company is part of the Jim Pattison Group, a Vancouver-based conglomerate. The county has been given a deadline of 30 days to respond to the proposal from the Department of Homeland Security.
Next Steps
As of now, requests for comments from the Jim Pattison Group and Jim Pattison Developments have gone unanswered. Local authorities will begin to assess the implications of this potential acquisition.
This development raises questions about the impact on the community and future plans for the building. Observers are keen to see how the situation unfolds in the coming weeks.
