BUFFALO GROVE, IL — Seven years ago, a Space Needs Assessment concluded that the former Buffalo Grove Public Works building on Raupp Boulevard “was no longer sufficient to meet the needs of Buffalo Grove’s growing population.” With a $34 million investment, the Village recently opened its largest facility upgrade to date at 1650 Leider Lane.
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Officials said the new Public Works building “will usher in a new era of municipal service delivery, efficiency, and preparedness for the future.”
In 2022, the Village purchased the vacant Leider Lane building. The final project came in at conservatively one-third less than the cost of a new ground-up facility — which officials call “a tremendous win” for the community.
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“When I think of what this building symbolizes for our community, our employees, and our leadership, I think of the word readiness,” Village Manager Dane Bragg said. “From the equipment ready to face any weather event, to the technology that enhances our service delivery, and especially the new Emergency Operations Center, this facility embodies our commitment to preparedness. It represents years of planning, hard work, and our dedication to delivering the highest quality services to our residents.”
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Since the construction of the previous building in 1976, officials said the Village’s population has more than tripled, leading to a significant increase in staff, equipment, and services to maintain the community’s infrastructure.
Officials are touting the expansion of the Emergency Operations Center at the new facility, which they say enhances the Village’s emergency management capabilities. Federal funds to the tune of $171,400 are being used to upgrade equipment at the Village of Buffalo Grove’s emergency operation center. The money, secured through a U.S. House bill earlier this year, will facilitate the purchase of new communications equipment, which enables first responders to better coordinate and respond to emergencies, according to the Village.
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In addition to housing essential equipment and personnel, the new facility features advanced technology, from state-of-the-art utility system controls to environmentally sustainable equipment such as brining systems for snow and ice management.
Officials said the former building on Raupp Boulevard will be repurposed to serve as a temporary location for Fire Station 25 while its current facility on Dundee Road undergoes a rebuild, “maximizing the use of Village assets,” according to the Village.
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