New Fairchild Fitness Center looks like a million (closer to $20 million, actually)
We posted a short item in Sunday's print editions about the $20.4 million new Fairchild Air Force Base fitness center.
It replaces the original center, built in the 1940s. That old center is being demolished by Lydig Construction, of Spokane. Lydig was in charge of the two-year project.
The new center is thoroughly ready for the 21st century, with swimming pool, indoor running track, large basketball courts, weight rooms and workhout auditorium.
The center also added some newer features needed for the SERE program, which trains military personnel in survival and evasion tactics. Some added features were new SERE training units designed to be used in the pool.
This photo is courtesy of Eric Olson, of Lydig.
The $20.4 million includes the cost of demolishing the older center, said Olson.
