Powell, OH

Columbus Zoo & Aquarium expansion funded — Powell

Approved Sep 10 · confirmed in minutes

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Delaware County Commissioners approved the issuance of up to $50,000,000 in Economic Development Revenue Bonds to finance capital expenditures for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Project. This project includes constructing, furnishing, equipping, and improving zoological facilities, an aquarium, animal habitat improvements, and related appurtenances.

Budget: $50.0M

What happened

The Board of Commissioners approved the issuance of up to $50 million in bonds for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Project. This approval is a critical step in securing financing for the project's capital expenditures.

Why it matters

The approved funding indicates a major construction project is moving forward. Trades involved will include general construction, site work, demolition, concrete, masonry, roofing, MEP trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection), painting, and landscaping, as well as final cleaning and commercial signage/wraps for the new facilities.

Timing

Funding approval has been granted. The next steps will involve the Finance Authority issuing the bonds and the Zoo commencing project development and procurement, typically within the next 6-18 months.

Source: co.delaware.oh.us