El Mirage opens new Public Works facility

PHOENIX — The city of El Mirage opened a new Public Works facility that will help oversee the city’s water and waste management services, according to a news release last week. 

The 7,370 square-foot facility, located near 121st and Peoria avenues, celebrated its opening with a dedication ceremony on Wednesday which was attended by Mayor Alexis Hermosillo and other City Council members and staff.

“Our Public Works team provides essential services to our community that touch our lives each day,” Hermosillo said.

“It is essential that we modernize our city facilities and infrastructure in a way that increases public access and fosters civic pride in our community. I’m proud to say this building does that and more.”

What is in the new El Mirage Public Works facility?

The new Public Works facility features a lobby area, offices, conference rooms, a break room, an open office area for workstations, restrooms, storage and parking. 

Public Works provides services that help improve the quality of water, wastewater, facilities and sanitation systems to El Mirage.

The $2.8 million building was designed by LEA-Architects, L.L.C and was built by Danson Construction L.L.C.

“Our water, wastewater, streets and fleet are mission-critical, as are the employees that operate them,” Deputy City Manager Robert Nilles said. “This new facility provides functional workspace for the public works staff and is part of the city’s overall capital improvement plan providing ongoing investment in improved services and safety for our community.”