Work begins on new Greene County Career Center

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By Ty Greenlees
Updated Feb 21, 2019
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Construction crews are deep in the dirt at the site of the new Greene County Career Center on the south edge of Xenia. The approximately 34-acre parcel is bounded by Union Road, U.S. 35, U.S. 68 and an old farm fence to the south and was selected because of its centralized location and ease of access.

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Graphic depiction of the new Greene County Career Center. Earth is being shaped on the south side of Xenia for construction of the $62 million project to meet the career track education needs of area students. Aerospace will be a key part of programs offered at the school, located along U.S. 35 and U.S. 68. LEVIN PORTER ARCHITECTS

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The $62 million project will include a 260,000 square-foot, two-story building designed by Levin Porter Architects that has glass wall entrance features. Shook Construction is the general contractor.

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Earth is being shaped on the south side of Xenia for construction of the new Greene County Career Center, a $62 million project to meet the career track education needs of area students. Aerospace will be a key part of programs offered at the school, located along U.S. 35 and U.S. 68. TY GREENLEES / STAFF

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The existing Greene County Career Center on West Enon Road was started in 1966 and has become outdated due to the lack of a modern electrical system to accommodate new technology and equipment according to school officials.

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The Greene County Career Center, 2960 W. Enon Road, may be on the move to a new facility at U.S. 68 and U.S. 35 if voters approve a bond issue in November. CONTRIBUTED

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The new facility is expected to open in the summer of 2020 and be ready for the 2020-2021 school year according to Rob Bolender, Public Information Administrator, Greene County Career Center

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