COLUMBUS, Ind. — Columbus City Utilities just marked the completion of a project that officials say is the first in a series of facility upgrades.
City and utilities staff held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday morning to celebrate renovations at its 1111 McClure Road headquarters.
“This is the first renovation of this building since it was built in 1987, so I think we got our buck out of the initial investment,” said Executive Director Roger Kelso. “This will probably go another 30 years.”
The renovations included upgrading security, adding a public restroom to the lobby, improving handicap parking spaces, and upgrading furniture and carpet in the business office. There were also improvements to IT systems, said Kelso.
Jamie Brinegar, Columbus City Utilities’ manager of business and finance, noted that the security upgrades include key card access for staff areas and bulletproof glass for the teller windows in the front lobby.
“Hate to say it, but these times, we have to have these kind of safety precautions in place,” he said. “But it allows the employees easy access to communicate with customers.”
The project was designed by Strand Associates, Inc and constructed by Dunlap & Co. Both firms were involved with the original layout and construction of the building, according to utilities officials.
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