Block starts YMCA construction

• Advocate business staff
• Published: Oct 28, 2009 - UPDATED: 3 p.m.

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Block Construction LLC, a general building and construction management firm based in Baton Rouge, began construction of the new 12,000-square-foot YMCA at Howell Place in north Baton Rouge.

The new facility, located at the corner of Howell Place Boulevard and 72nd Street will offer wellness programs, spinning, aerobics, locker rooms and more. Block was selected to build the project after a public bidding process. Builders anticipate completion in 11 months.