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Bayfront Park Amphitheater Under Construction in Daphne A longtime vision for the city of Daphne, Ala., is becoming reality with construction of the Bayfront Park Amphitheater. When completed in early 2027, the project will offer a place along the eastern shore of Mobile Bay for people to enjoy the performing arts and outdoor events. “Part of what makes the city of Daphne truly special is that it’s a family-oriented community with a rich heritage, southern charm and numerous recreational opportunities,” Mayor Robin LeJeune told Construction Equipment Guide. “Now, with its unobstructed view of Mobile Bay and connection to our existing trail system at Village Point Park Preserve, the setting of Bayfront Park Amphitheater will be enhanced with green space and offer areas for active and passive recreation, social interaction and mental relaxation.” The city of Daphne is well-connected to interstate highways, providing easy access to Mobile and Pensacola. It offers rapid access to I-10 via multiple exits, and serves as a central hub, with Fairhope to the south and Spanish Fort to the north. “The Bayfront Park Amphitheater will feature a 90-footwide stage, along with lawn and/or folding chair seating for approximately 2,500 people,” said LeJeune. “With a splash pad for children to enjoy, the park will include a covered overlook of the bay and the pier; additional parking; a boardwalk connection to our existing trail system to Village Point Park Preserve via the Al Guarisco Boardwalk and Trail; and connecting boardwalks from the Daphne recreation building to the amphitheater area. In addition, the waterfront boardwalk will be the first phase of connecting Bayfront Park to the D’Olive Bay boat launch area.”
Cindy Riley
CEG CORRESPONDENT
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When completed in early 2027, the Bayfront Park Amphitheater will offer a place along the eastern shore of Mobile Bay for people to enjoy the performing arts and outdoor events.
Last fall, Mayor LeJeune addressed more than one hundred guests who turned out on a breezy day for the project groundbreaking. Joining him and other officials was Commissioner Chris Blankenship of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, who worked with Gov. Kay Ivey to provide additional funding toward the $16M project. see PARK page 10
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A range of heavy equipment is being used to handle the demanding site conditions and large-scale earthwork.
$565M Moves Space Command HQ Construction Forward
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Federal lawmakers have advanced $565 million in funding to support design and construction of U.S. Space Command’s permanent headquarters at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala., according to AL.com. The funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies appropriations bill approved by the House Appropriations Committee. The
package provides $115 million for design work and $450 million for construction of the headquarters complex. U.S. Space Command has operated from temporary facilities since its reestablishment in 2019. The funding clears a major hurdle in establishing a permanent home for the command in Huntsville. With design funding identified, early planning, engineering and site work could begin once the bill is approved
by the full House and enacted. Construction funding would support a multi year buildout of secure command facilities, office space and supporting infrastructure at Redstone Arsenal. Rep. Dale Strong of Alabama said the committee action moves the project from planning toward execution and positions the headquarters for construction to begin. see SPACE page 4