Another Housing Subdivision Breaks Ground in West Williston -- 2,295 Housing Units -- 5,000 New Residents -- Bakken, North Dakota, USA

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The first shovels of dirt were turned Friday morning and work commenced on the new Harvest Hills Subdivision, a large housing and commercial project on the city's west side.

City officials joined with Granite Peak Development to celebrate the beginning of a project that will house thousands of residents upon completion.

Terry Metzler, North Dakota operations manager for Granite Peak Development, said Phase I of the project will fill 120 acres of the 289.5-acre, three-phase project.

"It will have 800-1,400 multi-family housing and apartment units and 155 single-family homes," Metzler said.

One word: incredible. 1,400 apartment unit and 155 single-family homes. Simply incredible.

Located on the corner of 26th Street West and 35th Avenue West, the final two phases will bring the final number of housing units to 2,295. In addition, commercial space for restaurants, a gas station, convenience store and office space will be provided as well as 40 acres for a new school and acreage for a park.

"You're look at probably a couple thousand housing units, you'll probably have around 5,000 new residents," Koeser said. "This is going to be a huge part of our community."