Out with the old and in with the new.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln West Central Research and Extension Center in North Platte is replacing an old dairy barn.

In it’s place will be a new entomology building.  Officials say the structure will be 75 by 40 feet and will be used by researchers studying insects that cause damage to crops.

The dairy barn was being used for storage, but has been deemed unsafe for use.

The cost of the project is about $375,000 and is scheduled to be complete by 2015.