Ground broken on new Wellness Center for Fayette County

Officials associated with a massive mixed-use development under construction in Fayette County on Friday broke ground on a wellness center that will be part of the project.

The 60,000-square-foot Piedmont Wellness Center at Pinewood Forest is a two-story building targeted Fayette residents wanting to set healthy lifestyle goals and will act as a bridge between medical care and wellness. It will offer fitness and rehabilitation services as well as offer tailored programs for individuals and teams in every sport.

Credit: Perkins + Will

Credit: Perkins + Will

The project is being constructed across the street from Pinewood Studios, the nation's second largest film studio, and will be completed in 2019. It is part of Pinewood Forest, a mixed-use development of homes, restaurants and hotels that is under construction over 234 acres. Pinewood Forest is expected to be completed in five to seven years.

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