Ground Broken for Warren's
Convention Center Complex
Warren is one step closer to having a new convention center.
A groundbreaking was held this morning for the $12 million complex at the corner of Clark and Liberty streets near the Allegheny River.
Construction will start in a month to six weeks. Part of the former Loranger Manufacturing complex will be gutted and turned into a 500-seat convention center, ballroom, restaurant and, possibly, a microbrewery.
Officials are confident there will be a demand for the hotel rooms and convention space from both local residents and tourists.
During the groundbreaking ceremony, Lt. Governor Joe Scarnati said the project is expanding the tax base, which has been dwindling and dying, and needed to be expanded. He says this will go a long way to keeping the area vibrant and alive.
About $58 million has already been spent on other Impact Warren projects, including townhouses, a parking ramp and a new corporate headquarters for Northwest Savings Bank.
A groundbreaking was held this morning for the $12 million complex at the corner of Clark and Liberty streets near the Allegheny River.
Construction will start in a month to six weeks. Part of the former Loranger Manufacturing complex will be gutted and turned into a 500-seat convention center, ballroom, restaurant and, possibly, a microbrewery.
Officials are confident there will be a demand for the hotel rooms and convention space from both local residents and tourists.
During the groundbreaking ceremony, Lt. Governor Joe Scarnati said the project is expanding the tax base, which has been dwindling and dying, and needed to be expanded. He says this will go a long way to keeping the area vibrant and alive.
About $58 million has already been spent on other Impact Warren projects, including townhouses, a parking ramp and a new corporate headquarters for Northwest Savings Bank.
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