Major Projects

Fire Station No. 2 Relocation

The City of Ames is moving forward with plans to relocate Fire Station No. 2 from its current location on Welch Avenue to a new site along State Avenue.

Ames Municipal Energy Center

The City of Ames will serve its 28,000 customers from a new power plant site to ensure future reliability and affordability.

Ontario Community Park

In the fall of 2023, the City completed the purchase of 50 acres of property, located at 5658 Ontario St., to be developed into a community park.

Potential Data Center Development

City staff received a letter from Lightedge expressing interest in leasing City property for the construction of a co-location data center. The proposed facility would be built out in phases based upon demand. The site being considered is 10.86 acres on Aviation Way, directly west of the property occupied by the Sigler Companies.

Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus

The City of Ames is entering a new era of waste management with the development of the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus (R3C).

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Recreation Center

Staff attended a tour of central Iowa facilities in May that was arranged by Discover Ames. The Ames City Council appropriated $100,000 to hire a consultant to help identify potential locations, develop conceptual plans, and provide capital and operational cost estimates. Some potential features considered in an indoor recreation center include a walking track, basketball and pickleball courts, a soccer pitch and multi-purpose space.

The rec center could cost between $12 to $15 million.

Downtown Ames Master Plan

Click here to learn about the Downtown Ames Master Plan

Fire Station No. 4

In 2024, staff began exploring a nontraditional approach to establishing a fourth fire station to better serve north Ames. Recognizing the community’s need for improved response times, staff considered building a single-family home that could house a fire crew and engine. The home could later be sold, with proceeds funding the construction of the fourth fire station. Staff continues to explore future land opportunities and alternative solutions for serving north Ames.