New Ditto Landing venue, construction project to begin in May

A construction contract was approved by the Madison County Commission Wednesday for the new venue and revamping project set to take place at Ditto Landing.

The project aims to convert a 2.5-acre space into a unique event destination with a range of amenities and venues for visitors.

More info on the Ditto Landing project

Construction will begin in late May or the beginning of June, and should be completed in the fall of 2026. The project is expected to cost approximately $10 million.

Here are some specifics:

Interior Space: 31,000 +/- SF
Exterior Amenity Space: 16,000 +/- SF
Exterior Plaza: 12,000 +/- SF
Standing Room for Outdoor Events: 1,700
Commercial New Construction: 13,800 SF
Shell Space #1: First Floor – 2684 SF, Second Floor – 613 SF
Shell Space #2: First Floor – 4097 SF, Second Floor – 3869 SF
Private Dining Room: 1,076 SF
Private Dining and Overlook: 1,473 SF
Exterior VIP Deck: 4,300 SF
Event Center Venue (Renovation of Existing Building): 17,721 SF of conditioned space, including kitchen, restrooms, and common areas
Event Floor: 9,465 SF
Venue Capacity: Up to 600 occupants for a banquet event with tables and chairs, 1,000 occupants for a seated concert or conference, or up to 1,500 occupants for a standing-only event.

“For years the residents of Huntsville and Madison County have desired better utilization of our beautiful river front. With this project we will now be able to have a venue for concerts, weddings, corporate and organizational events, and restaurant dining on the riverfront.

It will also provide a rest stop on the greenway where you can sit down and have a bite to eat or a cold beverage and watch the river roll by. We are very excited to be bringing this to reality.”

Phil Riddick, Madison County Commissioner, District 5

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