Arkansas electric company building distribution center in Boonville

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

An Arkansas electrical cooperative plans to build 60,000 square feet of warehouse, office and storage space on 8 acres of land in Boonville.

Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. Utility Solutions is building the equipment distribution center, according to a release from the economic development group Missouri Partnership. The company is investing $7 million in the project, which will create six new jobs, the release states.

The facility will include a 50,000-square-foot warehouse and office space, plus an additional 10,000 square feet of covered storage.

The Boonville location will be a regional distribution warehouse supporting utilities in five states. Boonville was chosen for its central location and available and affordable land, the release states.

“This new distribution center represents a significant investment in our city’s future, creating new jobs and strengthening our role as a prime location for expanding companies," Boonville Mayor Ned Beach said in a prepared statement. "We look forward to a strong partnership that will deliver lasting benefits for Boonville and the entire region.”

Local construction company Coil will be the project's lead contractor, according to the company COR Development, which is leading project design.