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Riverfront Stage at The Silos moves forward; bids advertised with construction expected this winter
Summary
City officials announced the Riverfront Stage at The Silos project is proceeding, with bids advertised on Oct. 16, bid close scheduled for Nov. 6, and construction expected to take four to five months after award.
City officials announced that the Riverfront Stage at The Silos project is moving forward as part of the downtown action plan designed by local firm Chambliss King Architects. The project is intended to transform Riverfront Park into a venue for concerts, festivals, cultural events, tourism and local business activity.
The official said funding for the project has come from a coalition including the city's economic development and parks and recreation departments, Councilor Marsha Johnson, the state tourism department, the Montgomery Area Chamber Foundation and the city's general fund. The project was advertised for bid on Oct. 16 and officials encouraged qualified firms to apply; bids were expected to close Nov. 6. Construction was described as expected to begin shortly after bids close, with completion anticipated in four to five months.
The official presented the project as a key piece of a downtown action plan and encouraged firms to bid; no contract award or council vote on construction was recorded during the remarks in the provided transcript.
