We Have Officially Broken Ground

Everyone at Sidney Federal Credit Union would like to extend a warm thanks to those who attended our official groundbreaking ceremony yesterday.

In addition to our own President/CEO, James A. Doig, and the SFCU Board Chairman, James Suriano, we heard from Sidney Chamber President John Marano, Sidney Town Supervisor Joseph Maddelone and Sidney Mayor James Warren. We were also honored to have local state Senator John Bonacic, Assemblyman Cliff Crouch, and Asssemblyman Pete Lopez at the ceremony.

James Doig's remarks highlighted the excitement that everyone here at SFCU feels about this new project. We are especially excited about the ways this project aligns with our initiatives to be a greener organization.

Among some of the green building practices that will be used in this project are:

• Photo-Voltaic collectors on the south side of the building


• Water reclamation system


• Highly insulated roof, wall, and window systems


• Geothermal heating/cooling system (including reclaiming heat generated by our datacenter).

As the project progresses, we'll share more details on each of these aspects. Stay Tuned!

Here are some more photos and a video from the groundbreaking festivities.

Important Parking Changes!

The main parking lot on Union Street has been fenced off in preparation for construction. There are three (3) handicap parking spaces remaining in the front of the building. All other members transacting business are asked to park in the lot on Adams Street across Union street.

The drive up traffic flow has also been modified. Please enter using the Union Street Amphenol Exit, complete a right hand U-turn and exit back out onto Union Street. Signs are posted to direct traffic.

If you have a delivery, park in the Amphenol lot and use the stairs to the West of the Credit Union building, and enter using the side entrance.

We apologize for any inconvenience, and ask for your patience as we proceed with the new building construction.

SFCU Board of Directors Approve Plans for New Headquarters Facility in Sidney

Sidney, NY – James A. Doig, President/CEO of Sidney Federal Credit Union (SFCU) today announced that the SFCU Board of Directors has approved the construction of a new headquarters facility in Sidney.

Over the past few years, SFCU Management explored numerous renovation options for the current facility on Union Street in Sidney. It was determined that the most practical and least expensive option was to construct a new building on the parking lot adjacent to the current facility. This will allow additional space to support current operations, long term growth projections, and add additional drive thru lanes to better serve the Credit Union’s members.

In June of 2007, SFCU employed the services of Norman J. Davies, AIA of Binghamton to design a headquarters building that takes optimum advantage of the Union Street site and positions SFCU for continued future growth.

On April 22, 2009, the SFCU Board gave their approval to proceed with construction. Eastman Associates of Oneonta, NY was awarded the general contract to construct the proposed new 28,970 square foot, two story building. Other contractors selected include: A. Treffeisen & Son from Oneonta, Blanding Electric, Inc. from Vestal, H.J. Brandeles Corp. from Utica, Barney & Sons Well Drilling from Laurens, and SRI Fire Sprinkler Corp. from Albany. Once construction is complete, the existing facility will be removed.

The new headquarters will feature many environmentally friendly (green) building concepts. Follow progress of the new building project by signing up for the SFCU HQ Building Blog available from the Credit Union’s website at www.sfcuonline.org. The blog will feature updates of the building’s progress and information about the green building methods going into the project.