BNSF Railway Co. to Add 10 Miles of Double Track in North Idaho

BNSF Railway Co. is adding 10 miles of double track in North Idaho. The $50 million project will add a second set of tracks to help ease congestion between Athol and Rathdrum. Completion of this project is expected to finish later this year.

Learn more in the BNSF news article.

New Medical Plaza Planned for Hayden

The proposed Hayden Medical Plaza, a two-story, 59,000 square foot modern office building, is set to address the aging and growing population in Hayden. The development will also feature an above ground parking lot and underground parking garage. With the building opening next year, marketing and leasing is under way.

To learn more, read the Inland Northwest Business article.

Construction Begins on $18 Million Wastewater Facility in Smelterville

Construction has begun on a new wastewater facility in Smelterville. The $18 million project is funded by a bond, which was passed in 2014. The new plant will meet tighter ammonia discharge standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

For more information, read the Shoshone Press article.

Avista Constructing New Maintenance Facility

Avista Corp. is constructing a 30,000-square-foot building on its campus that will replace a 70-year-old, 12,000-square-foot maintenance facility. The new, two-story structure will be used mostly as a service garage for a local portion of the company’s fleet of 1,300 vehicles and will be equipped with a car wash for maintenance workers to clean company vehicles. The permit lists the cost of the project at $3.2 million.

Read the Spokane Journal of Business article to learn more.

Spokane Community College Plans $20 Million Expansion

Spokane Community College is planning a $20 million expansion and remodeling project that will enlarge and update some instructional spaces in its Old Main Building. Preliminary plans show construction is expected to begin in late August and continue through March 2019.

Read the Spokane Journal of Business article to learn more.

Eagle Rock RV & Boat Storage Breaks Ground

In April, a ground breaking was held for Eagle Rock RV & Boat Storage, an almost 80,000 square foot indoor vehicle storage business. Construction is expected to be complete in early September.

Located approximately half way between Spokane and Coeur d’Alene, Eagle Rock RV & Boat Storage is geared toward offering vehicle owners an affordable, garage-style storage facility. With over-sized asphalt-paved drive aisles, the facility is designed to accommodate any size RV, boat and trailer, or whatever “toy” or extra vehicle that needs a garage. 

Eagle Rock RV & Boat Storage will likely expand by another 120,000 square feet of indoor storage space, greatly contributing to the area’s continued commercial and economic growth.

To learn more, visit http://eaglerockrvboatstorage.com.

PayTrace Opens Spokane Valley Office

PayTrace held an official grand opening of its new Spokane Valley office in May. The office space triples PayTrace’s current square footage, creates opportunities for better staff collaboration and allows the company to enhance its office culture. To learn more, read the Greater Spokane Incorporated article.