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Published August 23, 2012 at 12:00 a.m. CTUpdated April 27, 2015

Environmental training school to open in former Chaparral Ice Ce

Photo courtesy EcoTech Institute

A rendering of the EcoTech Institute depicts the wind turbines that will help power the facility.

North Austin YMCA

The new North Austin YMCA, under construction at Rundberg Lane and North Lamar Boulevard, will be complete in November and will host a grand opening celebration Nov. 10. Memberships are on sale now at the YMCA's current North Austin location, 9616 N. Lamar Blvd.

The new facility will have an indoor pool; gym for basketball and volleyball; and a yoga, aerobics and cycling room; a children's area; and a community garden. For more information, call 973-9622 or visit www.austinymca.org.

EcoTech Institute

Construction wrapped up Aug. 3 on the new EcoTech Institute at the former Chaparral Ice Center, 14200 N. I-35, and the school is moving in furniture and equipment, said Robbie Cather, senior project manager for Stewart Perry, the construction company that oversaw the renovation.

The 40,000-square-foot school will train individuals in environmental programs in electrical, solar and wind programs, and has several wind turbines.