By james art A groundbreaking $15 million family entertainment center has broken ground in Five Points West. The City of Birmingham reports that construction on the facility will begin in the next two weeks.
When completed, the city says the facility will include a skate rink, jump park, e-sports center and bowling alley.
Inspired by the spirit of the old State Fair of Alabama, the new center is billed as providing a safe and exciting place for Birmingham families to enjoy without leaving the city limits.
Watch a replay of the groundbreaking kick in the video below.
The groundbreaking comes after city leaders authorized the Public Sports, Cultural and Recreation (PACE) Board to serve as the fiscal agent for the facility’s construction earlier this month.
The five-member PACE board serves as the funding arm of the City of Birmingham and will oversee the hiring of contractors, vendors, etc. for this project.
The city has entered into the same type of agreement with PACE for construction projects for Regions Ball Park and Rickwood Field.