The new operations facility for the Utility Company features a multi-building campus, totaling 177,317 square feet, and consolidates operations, from technical to maintenance, in one centralized location. The modern concept of the building was developed to highlight the techno-logically advanced nature of the utility company. All utilities within the building are exposed to celebrate the services it provides and energy conservation is a theme throughout, from day lighting to rainwater harvesting. This project is being designed to Silver LEED certification. Included in the campus is: a Training Facility, Administrative Offices, Materials & Stores Building for utility vehicles & equipment, System Control Center for power grid operation, and Sheds for miscellaneous stored goods. Construction cost is estimated at $50 million with completion expected in Fall 2010.
