Contract approved for new rec center in west Huntsville

The City of Huntsville has entered into a construction contract for a new rec center in west Huntsville, which will be built on Martin Road just west of Zierdt Road.

Here’s what we know:

New rec center on Martin Road

The City of Huntsville awarded the construction contract to Chorba Contracting Corporation, who had submitted a bid of $7,497,058 for the construction of the new facility.

Here are a few details on the new rec center:

• The one-story, 27,350-square-foot facility is located on Martin Road just west of Zierdt Road.
• The recreation center is similar in design to the Mark Russell Recreation Center on Taylor Road.
•  It will feature a gymnasium with two basketball courts, two volleyball courts and related facilities. 
• Sitework will also include exterior pickleball courts and landscaping.
• Construction is expected to take a year.

Huntsville’s recreation centers

The new facility will raise the number of recreational and community centers to 15 throughout Huntsville, complementing more than 65 public parks.

“We’re very excited to move forward with this project and see construction begin soon. This facility will be a great addition for the City, particularly as west Huntsville continues to see so much residential growth.”

James Gossett, Parks & Recreation Director

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