ST. GABRIEL — St. Gabriel opened its new council chambers complex as construction started on the Sunshine Event Center.

The city marked a grand opening for the new St. Gabriel Council Chambers Complex and a groundbreaking for the event center. The event center will serve as a modern venue for community meetings, conferences and special events.

The event center will also be used as an emergency shelter when needed. The new council chambers complex will serve as the hub for government operations, city council meetings and various boards and commissions.