Staunton facility serves as operational hub for Columbia Gas employees and nearly 34,000 customers in Piedmont region
Chester, VA – Today, Columbia Gas of Virginia officially broke ground on the site for its new Operations Center in Staunton. This state-of-the-art facility is set to accommodate more than 70 employees.
The new center will feature a modern warehouse and a drive-through warehouse loading lane and is designed to streamline logistics and improve service delivery. Inside, the building will feature advanced workflow enhancements aimed at boosting functionality and usability, ensuring a more efficient and productive work environment.
“This new Operations Center reflects our company’s dedication to growth and community investment in Staunton, as well as our ongoing, strong partnership with city leaders and other local leaders,” said Columbia Gas of Virginia President and Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Montague. “We remain committed to providing safe and reliable natural gas service to all our customers in the area and beyond for many years to come.”
“This development marks a pivotal step for Columbia Gas of Virginia as we continue to expand our infrastructure and capabilities to support our workforce to better serve our nearly 34,000 customers in Virginia’s Piedmont region,” said Columbia Gas of Virginia Vice President of Gas Operations Aaron Boeke. “The new Operations Center will continue to be a cornerstone of the company's operations in the area, fostering economic growth and operational excellence.”
The Staunton Operations Center serves Staunton and Augusta County including Fishersville, Waynesboro, Verona, and Stuarts Draft, and Columbia Gas’ entire Northwest operating area including New Market, Harrisonburg, Dayton, Elkton, Broadway and Timberville, as well as Albemarle County, and other Columbia Gas Operations Centers in Buena Vista and Lynchburg.
Construction on the new Operations Center is estimated to be completed by April 2026.
For more information on Columbia Gas of Virginia including our investments in the communities we serve, please visit www.columbiagasva.com.
About Columbia Gas of Virginia
Columbia Gas of Virginia delivers clean, affordable and efficient natural gas to approximately 290,000 customers in 98 communities across the Commonwealth. With headquarters in Chesterfield County, it is one of six regulated utility companies of NiSource (NYSE: NI), one of the largest fully regulated utility companies in the United States. NiSource employees are focused on our mission to deliver safe, reliable energy that drives value to our customers. More information about Columbia Gas of Virginia and NiSource, including our record of leadership in sustainability, investments in the communities we serve, and how we live our vision to be an innovative and trusted energy partner, is available at www.ColumbiaGasVA.com and www.NiSource.com.
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