Big Rivers Electric Corp. plans to start construction on its five-story Owensboro headquarters at 700 W. Second St. â just west of Boardwalk Pipeline Partners â this fall.
And the utility, which is now based in Henderson, is hoping to move its 120 employees into the new building by the end of 2022.
Bob Berry, Big Rivers president, said recently that heâs hopeful that the final price tag on the new headquarters building will still be about $10 million.
But construction costs have been rising in recent months, he said.
Berry said the company refers to the building as four-and-a-half stories because the top floor wonât be as large as the other four.
Owensboro looking to repurpose part of museum building
Owensboro looking to repurpose part of museum building By Katie Tercek and Jill Lyman | May 7, 2021 at 1:37 PM CDT - Updated May 7 at 7:48 PM
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Part of the city owned building that currently houses the Owensboro Museum of Science and History could soon be developed into something new.
City Manager Nate Pagan tells us there is now a request for proposals, and ideas discussed include a boutique hotel, residential units, apartments, condos or office space.
The building is on a prominent corner downtown at 122 East Second Street.
Pagan says it’s a large building, and the museum doesn’t need the entire space.
Owensboro Commissioners hear city budget proposal
Owensboro Commissioners hear city budget proposal By 14 News Staff | May 4, 2021 at 11:02 PM CDT - Updated May 4 at 11:02 PM
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Owensboro Commissioners heard the first reading of the latest Owensboro city budget.
City Manager Nate Pagan says the $131 million budget will provide cash for police officer body cams, better training for firefighters, new paving work and new signage.
No tax rates are changing as part of the budget.
Commissioners will hear the budget for a second reading at a future meeting.
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