Apex YMCA under construction in Southeast Wake County

For those of you who love working out in the beautiful Cary/Raleigh YMCA's and have been waiting for years for the new YMCA in Apex/Holly Springs your day is almost here. The YMCA of the Triangle enters an exciting new eara with the groundbreaking of the Southwest Wake YMCA. Volunteers and community leaders gathered at the property at 8951 Holly Springs Road in Apex on Tuesday.

The main building will be nearly 45,000 square feet and will include an indoor track,gymnasium, wellness center and nursery. Other amenities include steam and sauna rooms for men and women. The new YMCA will have a variety of popular programs similar to the other YMCAs in the area like after school, track-out programs and summer day camps.

In addition to the new amenities, the YMCA will have a big impact on the local economy. The YMCA will employ over 800 people and operate with a $7.5 Milion dollar annual budget.