Statesville City Council members, staff and representatives of contractor Wharton Smith attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate the official opening of Phases I and II of the new Municipal Operations Center, located at 1105 Winston Avenue. 

This milestone marks the completion of several milestones of the Municipal Operations Center project. Phase I includes the new Statesville Public Power building, which provides expanded office space, updated infrastructure, and covered parking to support the city’s electric utility operations. Phase II features a modern Vehicle Maintenance Garage, designed to enhance fleet servicing capacity, improve safety, and increase efficiency, and also adds a centralized warehouse that streamlines storage and access to parts, tools, and materials used by various departments.

Construction on the Municipal Operations Center began in November 2023. The total cost of the multi-phase project is approximately $23 million and is fully funded by the City of Statesville.

Departments are currently in the process of moving into the new facilities and preparing the spaces for full operation.

The Municipal Operations Center is part of a long-term initiative to consolidate city operations into a central campus, improve coordination among departments, and better serve the community through faster, more efficient responses.

With the first two phases now complete, planning is underway for Phases III and IV, which will house facilities for Public Utilities, Public Works, and Stormwater operations.

For more information about the Municipal Operations Center, visit www.statesvillenc.net/municipal-operations-center.