County leaders rolled up their sleeves to cut the ribbon for and celebrate the completion of what’s called The Water Tower – an innovative center bringing education, co-working and research together under one roof.
“The Water Tower has already become a beacon of innovation for our community and the region,” said Gwinnett Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson. “In addition to enhancing our existing water systems, it will also contribute to the technological and educational advancements within the water industry as a whole.”
Located in Buford, the Water Tower launched in 2019 and includes two nonprofit organizations: The Water Tower at Gwinnett and The Water Tower Institute. The $33.7 million facility combines water utilities and community.
“It feels great seeing The Water Tower come to fruition, from site design to the ribbon cutting,” said District 4 Commissioner Marlene Fosque. “The Water Tower is a physical representation of our commitment to meeting the pressing needs of residents and businesses while also being responsible stewards of the environment and our natural resources.”
The campus features three classrooms, four conference rooms, multiple laboratories, coworking spaces, single-tenant office rentals, a field training center, and a water treatment demonstration area.