If you haven't noticed recently, some construction work is being done on the eastside of Big Rapids.

Renovations on the old train depot began as a new roof is being installed this week.  

Last August, the old, abandoned property went up for auction through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources as part of the state's semi-annual surplus property auctions and land sales.

The city of Big Rapids hoped to purchase the property but a private bidder won the auction.