COTTAGE GROVE, Wis.–Summit Credit Union here has broken ground on a new headquarters with several features not often found in credit union facilities, including a rainwater cistern.
The 17,500-gallon cistern will be used to capture rainwater that will then be used to support the facility’s water needs. The new headquarters building will also include a sand volleyball court, meditation rooms and a walking/biking path.
The 152,000-square-foot, six-story building will “demonstrate the financial cooperative’s dedication to sustainability and feature expansive wellness spaces for Summit employees along with a full-service credit union branch,” the credit union said.
“We’re excited to make Cottage Grove the new home for our headquarters. Making a positive impact on the communities we’re a part of is very important to all of us at Summit. We hope our new headquarters will have a ripple effect on businesses and visitors to Cottage Grove,” said Summit Credit Union CEO and President Kim Sponem. “We’re also very proud to offer a new branch location for our members in and near Cottage Grove and our employees an enhanced workspace, focused on their health and wellness.”
Summit said it is working toward achieving LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification, which verifies reduced use of water, energy and greenhouse gas emissions.
Among other features, the new building will feature enhanced air circulation, green-friendly flooring and lighting and a 17,500-gallon rainwater harvest cistern to capture and reuse rainwater. There will also be electric car chargers for both Summit Credit Union members and its employees.
The new campus will be located at 1709 Landmark Drive in Cottage Grove and is set to open in 2019.