Construction begins  on mosque, center in Sugarcreek Twp.

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By Katherine Ullmer, Staff Writer 11:03 PM Saturday, October 22, 2011

The Islamic Society of Greater Dayton announced that construction has begun on the group’s new mosque/family community center on South Alpha Bellbrook Road between Stutsman and Carpenter roads. Thus far:

• The excavation of the basement is complete.

• The excavation of the retention pond has begun.

• Footer excavation was scheduled to begin Saturday.

• Waste management areas have been marked off.

• Construction trailer/office was delivered and set up on site.

Digging on the site began Oct. 13, and the progress can be seen on three YouTube videos posted on www.youtube.com by several different individuals.

Cara Tilford, Sugarcreek Twp. planner/zoning official, said the society received all its required building permits and is moving ahead on construction as approved in its 2008 township zoning commission approval, with a 19,000-square-foot building, half the size of the one originally planned. “They are respecting their neighbors’ properties and making sure their concerns are addressed,” she said.

Society officials could not be reached for comment.

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