Osceola County plans to start construction soon on a new technology library.
The county announced Feb. 23 that it was awarded a $4 million Multipurpose Community Facilities Program grant from the state to build a $7.2 million, 8,000-square-foot technology library. The location would be on a yet-to-be-determined site in Osceola's District 2 region, which includes northern communities like Buena Ventura Lakes.
Some features include learning labs with technology, as well as facilities for 3D printing and audio and video production. It also would include resources tied to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual reality and augmented reality, and co-working space.
CareerSource Central Florida would help provide workforce services for the site to help those who are looking for a new job or entering the workforce for the first time.
“By connecting Floridians with centrally located community hubs, residents have increased access to find their next professional opportunity, upskill for future jobs and access telemedicine resources through a steady broadband internet connection," FloridaCommerce Secretary J. Alex Kelly said in a release.
Mark Pino, spokesman for the county, told Orlando Business Journal the goal would be to advertise for a contractor soon. The target for construction — subject to change — would be to start in late 2025 and finish during the first or second quarter of 2027.
The number of staff at the site will depend on the finalized uses and layout of the site.
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