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Breaking ground for the Nature Center are state Sen. Dan Moody, left; Georgia Power exec Alan Golden; Fulton Commissioner Lynne Riley; Cox Enterprises exec and CNC Board Trustee Richard Jacobson; CNC Executive Director Ann Bergstrom; chairman of the capital campaign Chris Sawyer; CH2M HILL Vice President and Board Trustee Rick Hirsekorn; CNC Board President José Creamer; Isakson Barnhart exec and Board Trustee Andy Isakson; and Roswell City Council members Lori Henry, Jerry Orlans and Becky Wynn. (click for larger version) | |
June 12, 2008
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After years of intense planning and successful fundraising, the Chattahoochee Nature Center shoveled the first spadeful May 20 for the first phase of its new 10,000 square foot, LEED-certified Discovery Center and Pavilion.
The new facility will serve as the Interpretive Center for the entire Chattahoochee River, and will be a wonderful asset to the citizens of the region.
José Creamer, Chairman of the Board of Directors, welcomed the crowd of contributors and friends of the center, and thanked everyone for their amazing efforts throughout the years.
Ann Bergstrom, CNC executive director said, "This is an exciting time for us. We learned that by telling this compelling story about the river we were able to receive broad support from individuals, foundations and corporations."
The Discovery Center and Pavilion designed by the architectural firm, Lord, Aeck and Sargent will be LEED certified and will include exhibits designed by AldrichPears that will help people understand the river and its promises and limitations.
Capital campaign chairman Christopher Glenn Sawyer successfully raised $9.7 million for the project.
He praised the efforts of Bergstrom, who he called "an amazing force" throughout the entire fundraising process.
Capital campaign honorary chairman Sen. Johnny Isakson said by letter, "The Chattahoochee Nature Center is committed to preserving our environment while providing our citizens with a facility that is both interesting and beautiful. I am proud that the expansion of this cultural and educational center has become a reality."
The new Discovery Center and Pavilion is scheduled to open to the public in the summer of 2009.
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