The Central Community College Board of Governors has approved funding for a new residence hall on the Grand Island campus, a project that will add on-campus housing and recreational amenities for students.
What will change for students and campus life
The approved plan calls for a 40,000-square-foot, two-story building providing 81 beds. The structure will sit on the northwest corner of the campus and include shared kitchens, study areas and laundry facilities. Campus recreational features planned with the hall include a pickleball court and a sand volleyball court.
Board members signed off on the project at their June meeting. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer and the college expects the project to take approximately one year to complete.
“I am incredibly excited for our students to experience on-campus living in Grand Island,” said CCC-Grand Island President Dr. Marcie Kemnitz. “This will provide them with more opportunities to engage in the college experience and the community.”
Cost, timeline and immediate effects
The estimated cost of the new residence hall is about $14 million. With ground-breaking planned for this summer, students could see finished housing available by next year if the schedule holds.
- Size: 40,000 square feet
- Capacity: 81 beds
- Features: shared kitchens, study spaces, laundry, pickleball and sand volleyball courts
- Estimated cost: $14 million
- Construction start: this summer; estimated duration: one year
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Footprint | 40,000 sq. ft., two stories |
| Bed count | 81 |
| Location on campus | Northwest corner |
| Estimated cost | $14 million |
| Construction timeline | Begin summer; ~1 year |
Local context and potential impacts
The addition of residential housing represents a shift for CCC’s Grand Island campus toward a more traditional campus experience. On-campus living can expand students’ access to campus resources, foster peer engagement and support participation in campus activities. The recreational amenities included in the plans may offer new opportunities for intramural and community recreation.
At this stage, the board has approved funding and the college has released the basic project scope and schedule. Further details about room configurations, residency policies, costs to students, and application procedures have not been released by the college in the announcement.
News Block will follow the project as construction begins and will report updates on timelines, student housing policies and any public meetings or notices related to the build.
