Expansion and Improvement of A Critical Public Safety Facility
The Anoka County Emergency Communications Center keeps people safe every day of the year. The former facility was limited in space, sunlight, and technology. The new facility is meant to improve efficiency of operations and modernize the work space for critical government employees.
Modernizing the infrastructure starts with the work flow of employees, but quickly expanded to the underlying MEP systems. The project design goals were anchored in operational excellence and environmental stewardship to meet state funding standards. The team identified geothermal as an innovative approach that could deliver maximum efficiency for decades to come.
Optimizing Operational Efficiency and Economics
The decision to implement a groundwater enabled system was based on the ability to deliver high efficiency and meet funding state requirements. The building is utilizing a 135-ton, single-well groundwater central heat pump system to provide resilient heating and cooling. Physical space was optimized by placing the equipment at the back of the gated facility, easily accessible for O&M requirements. This design eliminated the need for larger land mass of traditional systems and ensures long-term ease of maintenance.
The facility is a remarkable improvement for 24/7 mission critical operations. Learn more about the design approach and results in the included case study.
