Muscle Shoals announces new $65 million multi-use development

The City of Muscle Shoals will soon be home to a new 66-acre, multi-use facility expected to cost $65 million.

An announcement was made Monday and the city unveiled a first look at some of the renderings for the facility. The city said the hopes are for Monday’s announcement to be the first of two phases. Engineering and design work is expected to begin immediately.

Keep reading to find out more about the development + how it will be used moving forward.

What to know about the new development

The 66-acre sit is expected to include multi-sport athletic fields and a complex with the ability to host indoor and outdoor events. The city hopes to bring more regional tournaments to the area.

“We’re thrilled to announce a $65 million investment that promises to revolutionize the landscape of local sports, recreation and the cultural scene. This transformative project is set to elevate our community’s sports infrastructure while also creating a dynamic hub for music and entertainment tourism.”

~ Muscle Shoals Mayor Mike Lockhart

The renderings made available Monday show the facilities would include:

The outdoor area will also include an amphitheater that is expected to seat around 1,000 people.

There will also be a major retail development that the city said is central to the concept of the athletic facilities. That development is not included in the $65 million budget.

There is currently no exact date for a groundbreaking or for completion of the project.

Goodwyn Mills and Cawood

The architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills and Cawood (GMC) will assist with development of the site. They also have two other big projects recently announced in the state:

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