Construction To Begin On Nicholls State Rec Center

After years of planning, construction of a recreation center for Nicholls State University is scheduled to begin in two weeks.

The Courier reports a groundbreaking ceremony for the $15.2 million structure is scheduled Dec. 15. Construction is not expected to finish until 2012.

The center will include a room with cardiovascular exercise equipment, a strength exercise room, two aerobic exercise rooms and two intramural basketball and volleyball courts with a running track.