Hoover Sportsplex
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Hundreds gather for grand opening, ribbon cutting of Finley Center
The grand opening and ribbon cutting was well-attended, with hundreds stopping by the new Finley Center on June 16. Read more
Sketch by Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood
Committee chooses five finalist names for Hoover sports complex
Officials are asking the public to vote on a name for the overall complex and a name for the 155,000-square-foot indoor event center. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Name ideas start coming in for $80 million Hoover sports complex
The naming committee held its first meeting at the Hoover Municipal Center Monday. Read more
Sketch by Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood
$80 million Hoover sports complex to lose money first five years
However, the facility is expected to have a $14 million direct economic impact its first year and $33 million impact by year five, projections show. Read more
Sketch by Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood
Hoover council OKs $20.3 million general works construction package for sports complex
The contract was $1.9 million over budget but $1.83 million less than the amount originally proposed by the low bidder. Read more
Sketch by Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood
Hoover council hires Florida company to manage new sports complex, Hoover Met
The council delayed awarding a "general works" construction package for the complex after the low bid came in at $22 million — $3.75 million over budget. Read more
Sketch by Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood
Hoover council to vote Monday on management company for new sports complex, Hoover Met
Sports Facilities Management is based in Clearwater, Florida, and manages sports complexes all over the country. Read more
British exit from EU nets big savings for Hoover in bond market
As institutional investors scrambled for secure investments, Hoover's strong credit rating played in its favor. Read more
Sketch by Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood
Florida company gives pitch to manage Hoover Met & new 124-acre sports complex
Council President Jack Wright said the council will get feedback from athletic organizations and likely make a decision in mid-July. Read more
Sketch by Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood
Sports facility management company to talk with Hoover City Council today
The council's work session is at 5 p.m. at the Hoover Municipal Center. Read more
Sketch by Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood
Hoover council votes 3-2 to borrow $80 million
Most of the money is slated for the 124-acre sports complex and indoor event center to be built next to Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Read more
Sketch by Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood
Hoover council to vote Monday night on borrowing up to $80 million
The majority of the money — an estimated $76 million — would be used to build the new sports complex and indoor event center next to Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Hoover breaks ground for sports complex next to Hoover Met
The 155,000-square-foot indoor event center is scheduled to be completed by May 2017, while the outdoor sports fields are slated to open by February 2018. Read more
Design sketch by Goodwyn Mills & Cawood
Hoover Sportsplex estimated cost rises from $70 million to $76 million
Officials have made the indoor event center bigger and added a pro shop and shade canopies for fans at the tennis complex, among other cost increases. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson/sketch by Goodwyn Mills & Cawood
Hoover council approves $2.36 million for Sportsplex indoor center foundation work
That's in addition to the $3.37 million for the prefabricated metal building that will go on top of the foundation. Read more
Sketch by Goodwyn Mills & Cawood
Hoover council approves $3.4 million for indoor event center
The 141,000-square-foot event center will be part of the $70 million Hoover Sportsplex next to Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey gets warm reception at talk on $70 million Sportsplex
Ivey spoke to about 20 people at the Friends of Hoover meeting. Read more
Sketch courtesy of Goodwyn Mills & Cawood.
Hoover mayor to give talk on $70 million Sportsplex Monday
Mayor Gary Ivey is scheduled to speak to the Friends of Hoover group. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson; sketch by Goodwyn Mills & Cawood
Hoover City Council votes 6-1 to build $70 million Sportsplex next to Hoover Met
The facility would include six soccer/lacrosse/football fields, eight baseball/softball fields, 15 tennis courts, a 2-mile walking track and a 141,000-square-foot indoor facility for sports, trade shows, banquets, meetings and graduation ceremonies. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Hoover council to vote Monday on $70 million Sportsplex, increase in school funding
The council also will give a first reading of an ordinance to allow and regulate transportation network companies, such as Uber and Lyft. Read more
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