CARLSBORG — Tours of the Clallam County Public Utility District’s new administrative office will be offered after the ribbon is cut for the grand opening of the facility Saturday.
The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at the new building at 104 Hooker Road in Carlsborg.
Tours of the 29,496-square-foot facility will continue until 2 p.m.
The PUD moved into the $8 million building Nov. 24.
The move consolidates the offices at 2431 E. U.S. Highway 101 in Port Angeles and at 502 S. Still Road in Sequim.
“We are very proud of what the new main office means for not only the PUD but also for Clallam County, and we hope our customers will take some time to come out to the celebration and tour the facility,” said Doug Nass, general manager.
Payment centers
The PUD also has opened payment centers in Port Angeles and Sequim.
The Sequim center is inside the Co-op at 216 E. Washington St. The Port Angeles center is inside Country Aire Natural Foods at 200 W. First St.
They are open from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
“This year marks the 75th anniversary of the PUD serving Clallam County,” said Will Purser, PUD commission president.
“This new main office is not only important for improved efficiencies and customer convenience, but it also demonstrates our commitment to and optimism about the future in Clallam County.
“There is much to be proud of here, and the future is bright.”
Santa available
During the open house, Santa will be available for photos for visitors with cameras between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Refreshments and mementos will be available while supplies last.
The old PUD administration office in Port Angeles, which was built in 1966, probably will be sold, PUD officials have said.
The Sequim office was rented space.
Construction crews working under the supervision of the contractor, Neeley Construction & Cabinet Co. of Puyallup, broke ground on the new building in October 2014.
The new offices were designed by Lawhead Architects P.S. of Bellevue.
In addition to the pay centers, customers also can use online or pay-by-phone options.
For more information about online payment options or the new facility, go to www.ClallamPUD.net. Phone 888-402-0663 to pay by phone.
