kent east hill operations center
The project relocates the City’s Public Works operations from a flood plain to a 22-acre site east of downtown. In 2009 A Master Plan was completed for 10 buildings. Detailed design was complete for the sitework and for 5 buildings, but the funding was affected by the 2005 recession. Nevertheless, the site was rough graded underground utilities to each building location were installed.
The project was restarted in 2022 with a commitment to develop a single, large, repurposed building. It will accommodate shops, warehouse space and facilities for around 150 staff. This will include 2 stories of administration offices, lunchroom, lockers, crew rooms, drying room, and conference space.
Construction is beginning in 2024.