New Science Center

A new 70,000 square foot, three-story edifice will be the newest addition to the Centralia College campus. The building will be constructed on a vacant lot at the northeast corner of Washington Avenue and Walnut Street. Architects have incorporated design and material that are energy efficient and environmentally compatible.

“Producing students who have every opportunity to be successful in the classroom requires a college with the most modern equipment in the best facilities that we can provide.” said Jim Walton, college president.

The $30 million structure will contain a third-story greenhouse and an astronomy deck, in addition to classrooms, lecture halls, meeting areas, and faculty offices.

“This facility gives us so much more flexibility” said Walton.

The ground breaking on the center is expected to take place during the summer of 2007, pending formal approval of funding by the 2007 Washington  state legislature. Construction is expected to take about 16 months.