Sheridan Electric Moves Forward With New $17.3M Facility

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The Sheridan Electric Cooperative Board has approved a $17.3 million project to build a new facility that will include a large cold-storage building, vehicle maintenance areas, and an expanded main office. The project is expected to take around 20 months to complete and will provide the capacity needed to serve the cooperative's growing membership and power load.

Why it matters

Sheridan Electric Cooperative's current facility has become inadequate to meet the needs of its growing service area and membership. The new facility will improve employee safety and comfort, provide more storage and work space, and allow the cooperative to hire additional staff to keep up with increasing power demand.

The details

The proposed new facility will include a 200' x 100' cold-storage building estimated at $2.7 million, as well as a main building with parking, mechanical rooms, offices, and infrastructure estimated at $14.6 million. While a significant investment, the total projected cost of $17.3 million came in well below the original $20 million estimate. The cooperative has hired a construction manager to oversee the project and explore additional cost-saving opportunities.

• The project was first introduced at the cooperative's October 2023 annual meeting.
• The board approved the 'go' decision on the project in February 2026.

What’s next

Geib will now collaborate with approved subcontractors, work to lock in material pricing, and begin laying the groundwork for the new facility, which is projected to take approximately 20 months to complete.