HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the student dining expansion project on Thursday.

Work on the new dining area is being done by Harman Huffman Construction at a cost of $5,252,300. Work includes expanding the dining and kitchen area, remodeling the basement recreation and meeting areas, and making overall needed improvements.

The ceremony is set for 4 p.m. on the northeast side of the Parker Student Union.