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VALDOSTA, GA. — Skanska USA Building has broken ground on a new 122,141-square-foot student union center, located at the intersection of Baytree Road and North Oak Street on the campus of Valdosta State University. The $43.2 million project includes construction of the three-story building and demolition of existing structures. The property is being designed by Ellis, Ricket and Associates and will house a theater, bookstore, dining room, kitchens, offices and a multipurpose room. Delivery is scheduled for December 2009, and the facility will open in January 2010.