OCONEE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING
Watkinsville, GA
The 44,000 SF Oconee County Administrative Building is located on 7.5 acres of undeveloped property just north of Watkinsville, GA . Site development includes a new roundabout road improvement (separate funding) an entrance driveway and parking area, site lighting, landscaping, grass lawn area for events, employee break areas and walking trails.
The 2-story building includes all non-judicial County departments currently located in the Oconee County Courthouse and the Oconee County Annex, as well as other accessory buildings. Consolidation of these departments and offices in one location will provide for increased efficiency, as well as convenience for citizens and visitors.
Departments include Elections, Water Resources, Planning and Code Enforcement, Public Works, Fire and Emergency Services, Environmental Health, Property Appraisal, Tax Commissioner, Finance, HR, Public Relations, GIS, IT and County Administration offices. The building features a 2-story entrance lobby and public corridor that provides a one-stop shop for public access to all departments with easy wayfinding. The building is designed to remain flexible for the growing and changing needs of the County.
CLIENT
Oconee County
CONTRACTOR
Mathias Corporation
SQUARE FEET
44,000
CONSTRUCTION COST
$15,000,000
COMPLETION DATE
2023