Cotter celebrated the opening of the Lake County Regional Operations and Communications Facility (ROC), a central hub that will strengthen 9-1-1 services and emergency response across the county. The ROC houses LakeComm consolidated 9-1-1 Emergency Communications and Lake County Emergency Management Agency.

“It will provide our local first responders with state-of-the-art technology in a purpose-built facility,” said Sandy Hart, Lake County Board Chair. “This will result in overall long-term cost savings, fewer service redundancies and ultimately save time, lives and property when minutes matter most.”

As Owner’s Representative, Cotter managed all aspects of the project during the procurement, construction, and closeout phases. Our team collaborated with numerous agencies, regional 9-1-1 consolidation partners, federal, state, and local officials, as well as members of the Lake County community, to deliver this 37,000+ square-foot, multi-agency facility in Libertyville.

This all-electric building is the first in Lake County to achieve Net-Zero for energy. The ROC is on track for LEED Gold certification and features extensive site improvements, including in-ground geothermal wells, photovoltaic arrays, and passive security enhancements.