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River District Park
Updated May 08 2023
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Summary
This outdoor venue and park is located next to the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater along the bank of the Black Warrior River. The destination serves as a gateway to West Tuscaloosa and a Riverwalk trailhead. Enjoy open green space, river-viewing areas, a pavilion, and plaza space.
River District Park will also serve as an outdoor extension to the Saban Center by allowing additional programming opportunities.
Goals and Impact
Create a family-friendly, scenic gateway to Western Tuscaloosa to improve connectivity between areas of the city
Enhance the existing Riverwalk on the south bank of the Black Warrior River with a new destination point and riverfront access
Link Saban Center programs with outdoor recreation to enrich the experience of visitors
Project Updates
Timeline
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Key Milestones & Events
Completed:
The park master plan was completed in December 2020
The park design has been finalized
Bids were opened on August 5, 2021
Bid was awarded on September 28, 2021 to John Plott Co. Inc.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on November 3, 2021
Construction began on November 15, 2021
Construction was completed in September 2022
Ribbon cutting ceremony was held on October 6, 2022
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Financial Information
Costs
Cost Summary
Spent:
$7,974,882
Approved:
$7,975,542
Budget:
$7,975,542
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Spent: The amount paid on this project to-date.
Approved: The amount that has been approved by the City Council to be spent for a specific contract or purpose on this project. In city accounting terms, this is spent + encumbered.
Budget: The total amount of money that the City expects to be spent to complete this project. This amount is only finalized once sufficient planning on the project has been completed.
Cost Details
Elevate Tuscaloosa Fund: City funds dedicated to Elevate Tuscaloosa which are allocated to this project.
Other City Funds: City funds from non-Elevate Tuscaloosa sources allocated to this project.
External Funding: Amounts from sources outside of the city, such as grants, or donations from citizens or private companies.
Overall Funding
Funding Summary
Elevate Tuscaloosa Fund:
$7,975,542
Other City Funds:
$0
External Funding:
$0
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