Site work and new construction of a warehouse / distribution facility in Southington, Connecticut. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a warehouse / distribution facility; and for site work for a warehouse / distribution facility.

The existing salt storage building is thirty-five years old. According to a recent structural analysis, the timber lagging has deteriorated to the point of replacement and several structural members are being highly overstressed. Some is due to salt intrusion into the timbers, and some is due to the existing loading conditions necessary to meet today's demands being higher than the loads for which the original structure was designed. A concept was developed to restore the structural integrity of the existing building, however it would cost between $450,000 and $500,000 which does not include alterations to the roof structure or replacement of roofing materials. This would be an added expense as the existing shingles appear to be approaching the end of their life expectancy. In the end, the Town would still be left with a thirty-five-year-old structure. Taking all of this into consideration, it would be more prudent to construct a new salt storage building elsewhere on the current Highway/Parks Department property. The old building can remain in use until the new building is completed. Once no longer needed for salt and as long as the old building can safely remain, it can be used for parking trucks and equipment that are currently left out in the elements. As of September 10, 2025, this project is included in the town's 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Further information regarding a design firm and timeline for construction has not yet been established. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.