Public works facilities in Minnesota don’t operate in mild conditions.
Heavy snow loads.
Freeze-thaw cycles.
Bulk salt storage.
Municipal fleet operations.
This project required more than a standard enclosure. It required a high-performance municipal building engineered for large usable interior space, elevated clearances, and structural durability in a demanding Midwest climate.
The solution: a Centurion 48 tension fabric building designed for strength, scale, and long-term public use.
Infrastructure Built for Scale — and for Snow
The Operational Requirement
Site Required:
A large clear-span salt storage building
Site Required:
Elevated interior clearances for municipal equipment
Site Required:
Durable framing engineered for high snow and wind loads
Site Required:
Flexible length capability for expanding public works operations
Site Required:
A shared-use facility accommodating both salt storage and operational functions
Without a properly engineered municipal structure:
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Snow loads could compromise structural performance
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Bulk salt storage would be exposed to moisture
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Equipment movement would be restricted
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Long-term maintenance costs could increase
This facility had to perform year-round — not seasonally.
Why It Mattered
Minnesota municipalities depend on reliable winter response infrastructure.
Road salt must remain dry and accessible.
Public works fleets require protected operational space.
Structures must withstand significant wind, snow, and dead loads.
This wasn’t just a salt shed.
It was a shared municipal operations hub designed to serve multiple public works functions under one engineered envelope.
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Structure Type: Centurion 48 Series
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Size: 135′ x 200′
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Leg Height: 13′
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Application: Shared Public Works & Salt Storage Facility
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Industry: Government / Municipal Infrastructure
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Outcome: High-clearance, snow-load engineered municipal building
