For More Information Contact:
Lance Robertson, 984-4716
Eugene Water & Electric Board
Nov. 16, 2007
Public invited to learn about new operations center
The public can learn more about EWEB’s plans to construct a new electric and water operations facility in west Eugene by attending an informational meeting on Nov. 20.
The informal, “drop-in” session will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the utility’s North Building, 500 E. Fourth Ave.
During this one-hour session, citizens and customers can ask EWEB staff questions about the new Roosevelt Operations Center and can view preliminary drawings of the proposed facility. Staff also will present an update on the new facility at the Board of Commissioners’ 5:30 p.m. work session.
EWEB plans to break ground next year on the new facility at Roosevelt Boulevard and Beltline Road, which will house the utility’s electric and water field operations, engineering, warehouse, vehicle shops and storage yard. The administrative staff and customer service employees will remain in the existing headquarters building near the Willamette River in downtown Eugene.
EWEB expects to complete the new Roosevelt Operations Center by 2010. An $83.5 million budget has been established for the facility.