(KLZA)-- Pawnee City Council members heard an update on the Assisted Living facility project when they met Monday evening.

John DeFreece, President of the Pawnee City Assisted Living Group, said the plans for the facility have been approved. AHRS Construction of Bern, Kansas will be the contractor.

Hopes are to begin construction around May 1.  It is expected it will take a year to complete the project.