The new Operations and Maintenance facility in Easley offers an expanded and updated headquarters that houses space for the city’s sanitation, streets, stormwater, and fleet maintenance divisions. This new campus is the epicenter for the behind-the-scenes work that enhances and maintains Easley’s quality of life through effective environmental and infrastructure management.
Located just behind J.B. Red Owens Sports Complex, home of the Senior League World Series and countless local sporting events, the facility is a significant upgrade. The center includes a 7,100-square-foot administration building with an emergency operations center and a 13,000-square-foot fleet maintenance building, fuel island, and requisite work site.
The exterior appearance of the building features aluminum wood-grained panels and high-impact graphics to reinforce the city’s brand and represent its quality service standards. Pops of bold colors are used throughout, including vibrant acoustic ceiling panels showcased in the emergency operations center. This room is filled with an abundance of natural light and features a partition wall that creates the perfect space for staff to enjoy lunch or gather for trainings and seminars.
The new building also allows the department to service a wide range of equipment. From a 50,000-pound fire engine to a lawnmower, the maintenance facility is fully equipped to keep all of the city’s fleet operational.
“We were very pleased with the building, and DP3 Architects was a pleasure to work with. We’re excited about our state-of-the-art maintenance area as well as the break room and locker room facilities that everyone enjoys,” said Justin Durrell, deputy director of Easley Public Works department.
Other features include locker rooms, ample storage, conference room, offices, and a public waiting area. This facility also houses expanded operations for the city’s recreation department. Overall, the new campus unites the operations and maintenance team members and allows them to work efficiently and effectively in service to the people of Easley.
DP3 Architects specializes in municipal and community buildings. As civic architects, DP3 Architects looks to foster connection and community spirit through functional facilities that are a source of pride and purpose today and for generations to come.
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