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Project Catalyst (Source: Montgomery County Commission)
The deal centers around the Salvation Army building and land on Maxwell Boulevard, that’s where the proposed whitewater facility will be built. Negotiations between the city and Salvation Army have been ongoing for more than a year now.
This multi-million dollar project was first announced in August of 2019 by the Montgomery County Commission. It will include an Olympic-standard whitewater rafting facility and is expected to include other developments including restaurants, hotels and more.
City Council President Charles Jinright says city council passed a resolution Tuesday night allowing Mayor Reed to move forward with purchasing the property for $5 million. The city would then donate the property to the Cooperative District, the group overseeing the whitewater project.
First phase of renovations to begin at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery
Renovations to begin at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery By Courtney Chandler | January 27, 2021 at 5:52 AM CST - Updated January 27 at 5:56 AM
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Garrett Coliseum has hosted acts ranging from Elton John concerts to monster truck shows, but the historic venue has not received a significant make-over since its opening in the 1950s.
“We were afraid some days we weren’t going to be able to turn the lights on but next week we are guarantee we are going to be able to turn the lights on,” Montgomery city council president Charles Jinright.