Work is well underway at the site of the future City of Brownwood Multipurpose Event Center Complex.  We get to watch and listen everyday as the new facility is located just southeast of KOXE, right across the street, or southwest of the Brownwood Coliseum.  There has clearly been a lot of work going on in the Timmins building in the last couple of weeks.

The cover photo, however, is where the old Ice House used to stand.  Contractors are digging a very large hole, several feet deep, which will eventually be built back up and be the future location of a stage/pavilion. This new structure will function as a stage for large events, small gatherings, and concerts. It can also serve as spill-over outdoor space for the larger event center.  A small enclosed structure will be built adjacent to the stage to contain support space and additional meeting rooms. The open event green space referred to as Reunion Lawn, can easily accommodate 7,500 spectators with additional depending on crowd control and setup. The max occupancy for under the Pavilion is 462 with tables and chairs, and just under 1,000 seated auditorium style.  Once complete it will look something like the architectural rendering below.

Read more about the plans for the new facility at this link.