Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:
After years of operating out of a space that no longer met its needs, DuPage Public Safety Communications (DU-COMM) has officially begun the process of moving into a new and more modern facility. The communications center will be located at the former DuPage Juvenile Detention Facility, now known as 420 County Farm Road in Winfield. The new location will span 33,454 square feet, combining both renovations of existing structures and a brand-new 13,400-square-foot addition.
The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Monday, with construction expected to begin in the coming weeks and wrap up by fall 2018. This move marks a significant step forward for DU-COMM, which has been serving the community since 1975. It originally operated on the county campus before relocating to its current site in 1995.
DuPage Public Safety Communications
The project, valued at $15.87 million, is being funded through an intergovernmental agreement between DU-COMM, the county, and the DuPage Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB). The ETSB is contributing $4 million, while DU-COMM is using $4.3 million from its reserves. The remaining $7.5 million is being financed by the county, which will be repaid over a 25-year lease agreement.
"This building is going to be built to last," said county board member Sean Noonan, who also serves as vice chairman of the public works committee. He emphasized that the structure will be designed to withstand 250-mph winds, include enhanced lightning protection, and meet storm shelter standards.
In addition to DU-COMM, the building already houses offices for the ETSB and the county’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. This shared space highlights the growing collaboration between local agencies and the importance of having centralized emergency response capabilities.
This new facility is not just about space—it's about efficiency, safety, and long-term planning for the future of public safety in DuPage County.
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