Change and growth are coming to a North Valley college.
The portable classrooms that have been home to Madera Community College’s Oakhurst campus since 1996 are getting a major upgrade.
Shovels filled with dirt helped to officially break ground on the future home of the campus on Westlake Drive, just up the hill beyond Ace Hardware off Highway 49.
“It’s been a very long time coming and for the people to see that it’s actually coming to fruition, I think there’s a lot of gratitude thankfulness that our community will be served for a long time, long term.” Dean of Madera Community College’s Oakhurst Campus Dr. Darin Soukup said.
Friday morning’s ceremony was held on the 30-acre piece of land that will be home to the new campus, with local politicians, trustee members, college district officials and community members in attendance.
“People will come here and achieve great things.” State Center Community College District Chancellor Dr. Carole Goldsmith said.
Renderings show the building with classrooms and workspaces.