College Plans $47-Million Expansion, Remodeling

College of the Canyons, the fastest-growing community college in the state, has announced a five-year, $47-million building program to renovate and expand its campus in Santa Clarita.

The ambitious expansion project includes new classrooms, a computer center, fine arts building, performing arts theater, a new administration building, a small gymnasium, additional recreational facilities and some remodeling.

Although some of the projects are eligible for state funding, that money is not yet available, school officials said. College President Dianne G. Van Hook said the money could become available if voters approve a bond measure and another measure on the June ballot that would ease limits on state spending.

Enrollment at the school grew by 2,410 students from 1982 to 1990. If the current rate of growth continues, college officials predict, the campus will have 12,149 students by 1997.