City approves new $9.98 million military museum expansion

The City of Huntsville approved a construction contract for the expansion of the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum at John Hunt Park.

Here’s what we know about this $9.98 million project:

Military museum expansion approved by Huntsville City Council

christmas — Huntsville City Council approval gave the green light to expansion of the military museum. (Ben Johnson / Hville Blast)

Located at 2065 Steve Hettinger Drive SW, the museum will undergo an expansion that will include the construction of a new pre-engineered metal building with:

Insulated panels
Modern storefront glazing
Offices
A conference room
Restrooms

Limited renovations and repairs will also be made to the existing facility to support the overall expansion, which was designed by architect of record Jeffrey S. Alpha A.I.A.

Chorba Contracting Corporation is the lead contractor on this project.

The project carries a 480-day construction timeline. Once complete, the expanded museum will serve as a cultural and educational resource for residents and visitors alike, paying tribute to veterans and military families.

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