Thursday's topping out ceremony marked a key development in the $95 million Phase 1 expansion of the Fort Worth Convention Center, slated for completion in 2026. Up next: an even bigger Phase 2 expansion with an estimated price tag of $606 million.
The city says the multi-phase expansion is "finally underway" to upgrade facilities, increase capacity, and deliver an elevated experience for Fort Worth’s $3 billion annual visitor industry.
The city said the five-year contract renews support for Visit Fort Worth’s mission to raise awareness via marketing and media exposure, and deliver economic impact by securing sports events and conventions. The Fort Worth City Council is scheduled to vote on the contract at its April 25 meeting.
Two months after selecting AECOM Hunt, Byrne Construction Services, and EJ Smith to manage “the full scope” of phase one of a major expansion of the Fort Worth Convention Center, the city's plans for the area could be getting even bigger.
An advisory committee of community stakeholders and project team representatives recently recommended that the city council spend an additional $43 million to realign Commerce Street, allowing for the development of a Convention Center District that could feature "a dynamic urban design mix of new shops, restaurants, and other experiences," the city said.
North Texas construction firms AECOM Hunt, Byrne Construction Services, and EJ Smith are about to make their mark on downtown Fort Worth.
The city of Fort Worth has selected the three firms to manage "the full scope" of phase one of a major expansion of the Fort Worth Convention Center—with a budget of up to $30 million.
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