Construction
Watch 3-D VideoClassroom Building
Classroom Building Camera
A new classroom building of approximately 93,000 square foot is one of the first major construction projects that will be built as a result of the 2006 Bond Election. This new classroom building will be a three-story masonry structure located at the front door of McLennan Community College's campus near the intersection of Highlander Drive and Powell Drive (Heather). It was designed to take advantage of the beautifully established landscape McLennan Community College is known for today. The new classroom building will be the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified building built on McLennan Community College's campus. A new plaza and mall will also be constructed to interconnect with existing campus buildings such as the Learning Technology Center. This new building is intended to provide much needed multipurpose classroom space. Alternative Teacher Certification, the University Center, and the MCC Bookstore will also be located in the building as well as a café.
Watch 3-D VideoScience Building
Science Building Camera
The new science building is an approximately 95,000 square foot building located along Highlander Drive. This building will anchor the quadrangle of the existing health and science buildings. This three-story masonry building features a curved wall, mimicking the curve in the street. Its location maximizes the open vistas of the existing campus. The new science building will be the second LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified project constructed under the 2006 Bond Election program. This building will consolidate the science departments into one building providing the students with the most current equipment and technology.
Watch 3-D VideoEmergency Services Education Center
In a historic collaboration, MCC and the city of Waco are partnering to build an emergency services education center that will serve all fire, law enforcement, and EMTs in McLennan County. The center will also house MCC's Criminal Justice and Forensic Science programs, Emergency Medical Services program, Law Enforcement Academy, and Fire Academy. This training center will be constructed near Waco Regional Airport around the site of the old Waco Zoo. The first phase of construction includes an instructional and training facility and a six-story burn tower. Phase two plans include a water rescue area, plane and fire simulator, burn village, driving course, helipad, and extrication area.