HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Madison County commissioners on Monday introduced a significant renovation at Ditto Landing. When accomplished, the $10 million challenge will rework the State Docks Building into a brand new leisure and mixed-use venue possibility.

“These renovations will serve as our legacy project for the citizens of Madison County,” mentioned Phil Riddick, Madison County District 5 Commissioner, including that the event guarantees to usher in a brand new period of prospects for the world. “We are excited to introduce this ambitious project, a transformative initiative aimed at revitalizing an existing 2.5-acre space into a vibrant outdoor destination.” 

“The renovations of the state dock building into a truly unique event space is the first major step towards our Master Plan we unveiled a few years ago,” mentioned Brandi Quick, Executive Director, HSV-Madison County Marina & Port Authority. 

City and county leaders envision Ditto Landing to be a brand new marriage ceremony vacation spot and a spot for occasions ranging in dimension from household reunions to company conferences and retreats.

“Ditto Landing has long been a hidden gem in our community,” said City Councilwoman Jennie Robinson. “The City is committed to helping more people discover the beauty of the Tennessee River by investing in new access roads and greenways at Ditto Landing. ”

Project Details per Ditto Landing:

• 31,000 +/- SF of inside conditioned area
• 16,000 +/- SF exterior amenity area
• Exterior Plaza
  • 12,000 +/- SF
  • 1,700 individual standing room for out of doors occasions.

Commercial New Construction – 13,800 SF

• Shell Space #1- First ground – 2684 SF     Second Floor – 613 SF
• Shell  Space #2- First Floor – 4097 SF    Second Floor – 3869 SF
• Private Dining Room – 1,076 SF
• Private eating and overlook – 1,473 SF.
• Exterior VIP Deck – 4,300 SF

Event Center Venue-renovation of present constructing

• 17,721 SF conditioned area, together with kitchen, restrooms, and customary areas.
• 9,465 SF occasion ground

Once accomplished, the venue will seat as much as 600 occupants for a banquet occasion with tables and chairs, or area for 1,000 occupants for a seated live performance or convention, or as much as 1,500 occupants for a gathering of a standing solely occasion.