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During the fall of 2007, Newfield began construction on two new hotel facilities. The Springhill Suites in Windsor Locks will serve Bradley Airport and feature 119-rooms in a four-story structure. The Hampton Inn in Mystic will offer 92-rooms, serving Mystic-area value-conscious travelers. Both projects are scheduled for spring 2008 completion.
Willimantic- On September 25, 2007, ECSU dedicated their newly renovated Student Center. State dignitaries and project team members were in attendance to cut the ribbon signifying the grand opening of this new facility. Newfield provided a complete renovation of the existing 30,000 sq. ft. building, and added a 50,000 sq. ft. addition. The addition connects the existing Sports Center with the renovated Student Center providing opportunities for educational, cultural and recreational needs, all under one roof.
Designed by Svigals Associates, the facility houses a 5,000 sq. ft. fitness center, café, library, all student clubs and organizations, Student Government Association, Campus Activity Board, Unity Center, and Women's Center office space on the lower level. On the Main Level, the facility houses a staged theater with sloped seating, ballroom, café, lounge, food court and dining room with see-through fireplace, meeting rooms and campus bookstore.
Bic Consumer Products USA, Milford and Pepperidge Farm Corporation, Norwalk have chosen Newfield to renovate and add onto their corporate offices. For Bic, Newfield is renovating 150,000 sq. ft. of office space, including a new data center and lobby addition to accommodate cafeteria functions. For Pepperidge Farm, Newfield is providing an addition to house office space and loading dock areas.
Southington – During the summer of 2007, Newfield completed this new 28,000sf free standing facility for regional student use throughout the Southington area. During the school day, students attend their general education classes in the main high school and then attend their focused career building classes in this new center. Agricultural science is encouraged through state-of-the-art laboratory and greenhouse facilities. Large and small animal care is also a focus of the program. Aquaculture, floral design, biotechnology, and agriculture mechanics shop for farm equipment repair is also offered. Agriculture business management classes provide the perspective on how to sustain a business in these industries.
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