Local leaders break ground on new Ditto Landing event center, construction underway

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Local leaders have broken ground on the new event center at Ditto Landing and construction is underway.
Commissioner Phil Riddick and other local leaders held a ceremony to break ground on the renovation project of the State Docks Building at Ditto Landing.
'These renovations will serve as our legacy project for the citizens of Madison County,' said Riddick, Madison County District Five Commissioner. The $13,000,000 Ditto Landing Event Center promises to usher in a new era of possibilities for the area, complementing Huntsville's diverse offerings in music events, recreation, and leisure destinations. '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,' stated Riddick.
Most of the funding for this project will be from Commissioner Riddick's budget.
'This event center will extend beyond honoring the beauty of its setting along the Tennessee River. It will become a focal point of activity, a space where connections are made, memories are created, and our shared community spirit thrives,' said Brandi Quick, Executive Director, HSV-Madison County Marina & Port Authority. 'Thanks to the combined efforts of our community leaders, our customers, and supporters for being part of this exciting journey.'
The Project Details can be found below:
31,000 +/- SF of interior conditioned space
28,000 +/- SF exterior amenity space
Exterior Plaza
21,500 +/- SF
Over 2,000 person standing room for outdoor events.
Commercial New Construction – 13,800 SF
Shell Space – First floor – 3,230 SF
First Floor Outdoor Seating – 1,305 SF
Shell Space – Second Floor – 2,055 SF
Second Floor Roof Deck – 1030 SF
Third Floor – 1,160 SF
Third Floor – Balcony – 710 SF
Event Center Venue-renovation of existing building
17,710 SF conditioned space, including kitchen, restrooms, and common areas.
7,550 SF event floor
Once completed venue can seat up to 415 occupants for a banquet event, with tables and chairs, or space
for 790 occupants for a seated concert or conference or up to 900 occupants for a gathering of a standing
only event
All site work is scheduled to be completed by Fall 2026.
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