Campbellsville University put out a notice Friday that it and the University of Somerset will be holding a joint press conference Tuesday for a “special announcement.”
By CARLA SLAVEY
Commonwealth Journal Mar 8, 2021
Mar 8, 2021
Work has begun on the demolition of Cundiff Square s business buildings, taking the first steps in the creation of the four-year University of Somerset. Carla Slavey
As one chapter in the story of Somerset closes, another one begins to be written.
What is historically known as the beginnings of Somerset, and what once used to be a development called Cundiff Square â named after its developer, C.K. Cundiff â is taking its first steps in becoming the new home of the University of Somerset.
Contractor Weddle Enterprises has begun the demolition of the propertyâs existing buildings, clearing the way for what is planned to be the home of a four-year, science based university.
Mar 8, 2021
Demolition work is being done at the future site of the school. Photo contributed
SOMERSETÂ â The Board of Directors for the new University of Somerset (US)Â announced Monday the commencement of site preparation work in downtown Somerset to make way for the expected location of the main campus of Kentuckyâs first private research university.
Crews with local contractor Weddle Enterprises have begun demolition of the structures on the property located off South Vine Street, between West Market and South Main streets, as anticipation builds for the future four-year institution.
âWe are excited to see the transformation of the site and the beginning of what we expect will be the University of Somersetâs main campus,â said Somerset Mayor Alan Keck, who also serves as US Board Chairman. âAs we march toward the welcome warmth of spring and seasonal rebirth here in the beautiful Lake Cumberland