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United Tribes project will add more space BISMARCK, ND (Prairie Public) - You'll soon see some significant changes at Bismarck's United Tribes Technical College.

UTTC president David Gipp says the college is beginning to build new facilities. Gipp says it's a $200-million project, to be rolled-out over several years. He says ground has been broken on the first phase, or quadrant, of the new campus facility -- and he says water, sewer and electricity are being put in in preparation for building construction.

"It includes new classrooms, new student support spaces and new student activity spaces, along with an emphasis on new programs," said Gipp. "It's designed to serve at least 2000 students, as we expand from roughly 1100 student to 2000 over the next three to four years."

Gipp says the current campus is at a premium for space -- and is short of student housing.

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