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Construction begins on Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center expansion at WestWorld
May 7, 2012
Contact: Kelly Corsette, communications and public affairs director,
480 312-2336, kcorsette@scottsdaleaz.gov
Construction begins on Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center expansion at WestWorld
Construction is underway on the $42.8 million expansion of the Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center at WestWorld. When complete, the modernized facility will accommodate horse shows, auto auctions, trade shows and other events year-round in an air-conditioned facility of more than 300,000 square feet.
The existing open-air Equidome will be renovated and enclosed. The north hall will nearly double in size, expanding to about 130,000 square feet to host the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction, plus equestrian and other events. The expansion eventually will eliminate the large tent that currently hosts the famous auto auction.
This project marks the first use of Scottsdale bed tax dollars dedicated to tourism infrastructure authorized by voters in 2010. In addition to city funding, the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona, the Arizona Quarter Horse Association and the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction have committed funds to the project.
“This will be a world class facility for the world class events we host in Scottsdale,” said Scottsdale Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane. “The project would not be moving forward without the financial commitments from our partners – the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona, the Arizona Quarter Horse Association, and of course Barrett-Jackson. I applaud everyone who continues to work cooperatively on this shared vision.”
The Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center at WestWorld will be expanded in phases so events can occur during construction. Work is under way on the first phase, the Equidome and south hall areas. Completion is set for late fall of 2012. Phase two, which will expand the north hall, will be opened for events in summer 2013. The project is scheduled to be complete in October 2013.
Public review opportunities
Two review opportunities will occur over the next two weeks where the public can hear more about the project, see renderings of the new facility, and ask questions.
- Public open house: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, at Monterra at WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road.
- Design Review Board study session: Noon Thursday, May 17, in Scottsdale City Hall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
Learn more about the Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center expansion project.
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