Terex Utilities was issued a building permit today and is preparing to break ground on their new 400,000+ square-foot building in Watertown.

Construction of the world-class facility is expected to be completed in late 2019.

Terex is consolidating its Watertown, South Dakota, manufacturing operations into one new facility on 55 acres where it will house assembly, fiberglass, paint and installation operations for its aerial devices, digger derricks and auger drills.

Currently, these operations are spread among 10 locations in the area.

The new plant will allow the company to increase production and make operations more efficient and faster, as well as provide a better workplace for employees.

Groundbreaking ceremonies were held in April of this year.