The GCCC Groundbreaking Ceremony took place June 17, 2009. The public was invited and dignitaries and project teams from around the state attended. Below is a sampling of the event.

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Manager John Duffy breaks ground.

Commissioner Joe Schmidt breaks ground.

Grounbreaking Ceremony Cake - The New Logo

Point MacKenzie Correctional Farm generously donated food  and staff for celebration picnic.

A huge turn out to this Groundbreaking Ceremony.

Mat-Su Borough Manager John Duffy and Mat-Su Mayor Elect Talis Colberg look on.

Governor Sarah Palin and Project Team break ground.

Project Team breaks ground.

Lynn Gattis and Toby Riddell of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee help break the ground for new correctional center.