June 29, 2020 FGC Stem Project Takes a Step Closer to Reality Share Share this post Twitter Facebook eMail Copy URL Copy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAKE CITY, Fla. – At his news conference this afternoon, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the states 2020-2021 budget. Part of that budget included a $6.1 million appropriation for the construction of a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) building at Florida Gateway College. The project was funded for $6.1 million, bringing cash on hand to a little more than $10 million. The remaining funds necessary for the $16 million dollar project will be fund raised or financed. Dr. Lawrence Barrett, President of Florida Gateway College, said, “We are excited that this project is coming to fruition. Since I arrived at FGC almost 6 years ago, a new STEM building has been a priority for this campus. Our students and faculty deserve to learn in a state of the art building with the latest classroom tools.” Air quality issues plagued the old facility, which was built in 1965 and had to be demolished. During the spring of 2018, all classes and laboratories scheduled in building 8/9 were moved to temporary locations throughout the campus as well as all faculty. The college already has architectural plans drawn for the new building. Fundraising and competitive bids will be the next step in this process. Stephen Culotti Florida Gateway College Public Information Specialist (386) 754-4247 stephen.culotti@fgc.edu Previous Article Next Article
