Ground Breaking For New Convention Center Held Friday

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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Official ground breaking ceremonies were held this morning in downtown Terre Haute for the new convention center.

proposed downtown convention center Exterior looking northwest

It’s something officials hope will create a huge economic boost to the community.

The $32 million project will be built in between 8th and 9th streets and Wabash and Cherry.

It will include a parking garage and hotel.

Mayor Duke Bennett says that construction activity could start as soon as 90 days from today. 

Plans currently call for construction to be finished in 2021. 

Convention Center Ground Breaking Friday Sept 6, 2019
Proposed downtown convention center Exterior looking northeast
Proposed downtown convention center ballroom
Proposed downtown convention center Interior with ball room entrance on left
Proposed downtown convention center Interior with stairs leading to second level meeting space and offices
Proposed downtown convention center Exterior area between convention center and Copper Bar
Proposed downtown convention center Parking garage on left looking south at convention center ahead
Proposed downtown convention center Exterior of convention center parking garage