Brunswick Community College holds groundbreaking for new first responder training center
BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick Community College held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday morning for the new “Alan Holden Public Safety Center,” named after the chair of BCC’s Board of Trustees.
The building will be located directly behind the main entrance to the college off highway 17.
Construction of the more than 28,000 square-foot facility is scheduled to begin Monday.
The state-of-the-art facility will feature a wide array of specialized labs and training rooms. Including a moveable wall tactical firearm room, a self-defense arrest techniques mat room, fire truck and police scenario simulators, and EMS scenario training rooms.
College president Gene Smith says the new facility will continue BCC’s mission of expanding with the community.
“This facility will provide the opportunity for BCC to continue to serve our students and meet the needs of our community for many many many years to come,” Smith stated.
Construction is estimated to finish in March of 2026.
