Work begins on new WSC apartment building

Posted: Wednesday, April 2, 2014 10:08 am

Work begins on new WSC apartment building Eric Killelea Williston Herald |

Construction on a second apartment building at Williston State College is underway.

Managed by Dakota Commercial & Development Co., Phase II is an $11 million project consisting of four stories and 80,000 square feet with 74 units.

Additionally, 13,000 square feet of space will provide 41 underground parking stalls and 8,000 square feet will be available for commercial use.

A WSC press release said $3 million of the total cost was garnered through the Housing Incentive Fund, provided by the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency. Half of the units in the second building will be dedicated to housing essential service workers, while the other half will be available at market rate.

WSC President Raymond Nadolny said there are current conversations between Dakota Commercial and WSC in regard to the market rate units as the college continues its searches for ways to meet student housing needs.

The college plans on using some of these units for student housing, Nadolny said. Its very similar to what one sees at other major universities.

Dakota Commercial is not yet searching for tenants or taking information from those hoping to occupy the residential units. However, its seeking businesses interested in filling the commercial space, which will be online in the winter season.

More information about available residential units will be announced to the public as the project nears completion in December 2014.

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