Ground Breaks on New East County Service Center

Contra Costa County supervisors celebrate start of construction on $155 million facility to house 10 county departments closer to residents.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:18am

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A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration featuring a repeating icon of a stylized county government building in bright neon shades, conceptually representing the accessibility and convenience of the new East County Service Center.The vibrant new East County Service Center will bring convenient, consolidated county services closer to residents in this growing region.Brentwood Today

Contra Costa County supervisors gathered in Brentwood on Tuesday to break ground on a new $155 million East County Service Center that will house 10 county departments in a single location, making it easier for residents in the eastern part of the county to access important government services.

Why it matters

For years, East County residents have had to travel long distances and navigate multiple offices just to access county services. The new centralized facility aims to make services more accessible and connected for this community.

The details

The 117,000-square-foot center will incorporate environmentally friendly elements like mass timber construction, geothermal heating and cooling, and energy-efficient solar panels. The project is being funded through the county's disciplined savings and long-term capital investments, without compromising financial stability.

  • On March 31, 2026, Contra Costa County supervisors broke ground on the new East County Service Center.
  • The $155 million project is expected to be completed in the coming years.

The players

Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors

The governing body of Contra Costa County, California, responsible for overseeing the construction of the new East County Service Center.

Diane Burgis

Chair of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, whose district includes the Brentwood site of the new service center.

Shanelle Scales-Preston

Contra Costa County Supervisor who grew up in neighboring Pittsburg and understands the struggle of accessing county services from East County.

Eric Angstadt

Chief assistant county administrator with Contra Costa County, overseeing the incorporation of environmentally friendly elements into the new service center.

Webcor

Bay Area construction firm serving as a main partner on the East County Service Center project.

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What they’re saying

“'For years, East County residents have had to travel long distances and navigate multiple offices just to access county services. Our goal is simple, make services easier to find, easier to access, and more connected. Instead of traveling across the county, residents will be able to access services from Health and Human Services to public safety to voter services in a single visit.'”

— Diane Burgis, Chair, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors

“'The board has their focus on sustainability, and so every time we do one of these projects we try to push that envelope as far and as hard as we can.'”

— Eric Angstadt, Chief Assistant County Administrator, Contra Costa County

“'Sometimes that barrier to Martinez can be really hard for people to access. I remember my mom, she always would say that she's not driving over the hill.'”

— Shanelle Scales-Preston, Contra Costa County Supervisor

What’s next

The $155 million East County Service Center project is expected to be completed in the coming years, providing a centralized hub for county services closer to residents in the eastern part of Contra Costa County.

The takeaway

This new county service center represents a concerted effort to improve accessibility and convenience for East County residents, reducing the burden of traveling long distances to access important government services. The project's focus on sustainability also highlights Contra Costa County's commitment to environmentally responsible development.