Summary
The new Operations Center is coming along — geothermal wells drilled, brick and garage doors going in, offices drywalled. Commissioners may tour the building before the next meeting, and a $38K battery backup was just added to the project.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
The UPS adds $38,649.75, covered by the project's $1 million contingency; the WIFA borrowing continues at about $863,000 per month.
Water utility staff and, ultimately, residents who rely on reliable water operations.
Ratepayers bear the added construction cost through utility funds.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Waukesha Water Commission — July 16, 2026
The new operations center is moving fast — windows and pavement are in, drywall and painting are underway, and staff expect to move in this fall. A change order added required plumbing safety features.
Waukesha Water Commission — May 21, 2026
The new Operations Center is coming along — geothermal wells drilled, brick and garage doors going in, offices drywalled. Commissioners may tour the building before the next meeting, and a $38K battery backup was just added to the project.
Waukesha Water Commission — January 15, 2026
The utility's new Operations Center project picked up another change order — nearly $38,000 for pond re-grading and a loading dock leveler. It's a modest add to the construction budget, but change orders add up and this is ratepayer money.
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