Fort Jackson to get new child development center

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Fort Jackson is getting a new child development center that will expand childcare capacity and support military families.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $24.5 million contract to an Atlanta-based construction company to build the facility.

The center will serve up to 338 children between the ages of 6 weeks and 6 years.

According to the U.S. Army, construction on the 37,000-square-foot facility is expected to begin this fall.

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