WAHIAWA (HawaiiNewsNow) - The state broke ground on Monday for a new $42.5 million dollar education hub.

The 43,000 square-foot facility known as “Wahiawa Center for Workforce Excellence” will serve as the future home of the new Wahiawa Public Library, UH Community College satellite classrooms, and Department of Education offices.

“The goal is clear — a space that is central that brings together education and public service,” said Governor Josh Green.

The three-story building will be on California Avenue.

The project is anticipated to be completed in two years.