The redevelopment of 16 acres included converting an existing Bank of America building into a modern regional facility for Providence Water. The project comprises administrative offices, a 45,000-square-foot indoor parking garage, an automotive service and maintenance center, and a warehouse.
Site improvements encompassed a new entrance and guard shack, upgraded roadways, enhanced storm drainage systems, building facade renovations, and the installation of numerous new windows and skylights. Several sustainable features were integrated, including 2,000 solar panels, three fully electric vehicles, LED lighting, and motion sensors.
To protect the adjacent Mashapaug Pond, Providence Water incorporated specialized landscaping, such as rain gardens and a sand filter, to mitigate stormwater runoff. The facility also features a small museum showcasing artifacts from the city’s water delivery history, including a wooden pipe segment dating back to the 1770s.
The new, centrally located regional office and board headquarters provide easy customer access, uncongested parking, and a laboratory for water sample testing.
