July 16, 2018 – Ponoka, Alberta – Construction of the new civic building on the old hospital site at the north end of 50 Street in Ponoka is progressing on schedule. The building contractor, Eagle Builders, is currently working to finish the interior of the three-storey building which has been constructed by a private developer, Landrex Inc.

“The tenant improvement work inside the building is proceeding as planned. Completion of the building is expected this fall at which time the building tenants, including Town administrative staff, will move in,” says Town of Ponoka Chief Administrative Officer Albert Flootman. A grand opening of the new building is being planned for later this fall.

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The Town of Ponoka signed a lease agreement last year for up to 28,000 square feet of floor space in the new building. The facility will house Town administrative offices and Council Chambers on the upper two floors, along with additional lease space on the third floor for the building owner to lease to other tenants.

On the main floor, there will be a new, expanded Ponoka Jubilee Library and a learning centre that Campus Alberta Central (CAC) is establishing. The learning centre will offer access to new postsecondary education programs and courses in Ponoka. CAC is a joint venture between Red Deer College and Olds College, which provides access to post-secondary education in more than 20 rural communities throughout central Alberta.

Visit www.ponoka.ca for more information and updates