Development
BY SHAHERYAR KHAN
Fort Bend Epicenter opens its doors to local, national events
• 10,000-seat arena • Indoor event spaces • Outdoor pavilion What’re they saying
The Fort Bend Epicenter, located at 28505 Southwest Freeway, Rosenberg, held a ribbon-cut- ting Aug. 18, and the multipurpose event center was unveiled. The details The center spans 230,000 square feet and cost $120 million. Stonehenge LLC oversaw financing and development planning. The county provided $27 million for preoperation costs. The county will oversee the facility, utilizing fees for renting the space and other revenues to cover lease payments. Following bond repayment by 2050, ownership of the facility will transfer to Fort Bend County. The facility offers a wide range of amenities, and there are plans to host a number of events. The amenities include:
Full calendar
Upcoming events
Top Rank Boxing • Oct. 14, 5:15 p.m. • $35-$100 admission • www.toprank.com
One aspect of the facility is its potential to create an impact at the local, regional and national levels, said Toby Wyman, general manager of the Fort Bend Epicenter. “We’re going to be hosting graduations for Fort Bend [ISD and] Lamar [CISD] for several years,” Wyman said. “Most students have had to go outside the county to graduate. Now, we’ll be able to bring that experience here.” The facility can hold as many as 10,000 indi- viduals and is equipped with amenities such as concessions and backup power. This ensures it can offer food, drinks and other necessities during emergencies.
Texas Gun Shows • Oct. 28-29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • $20 admission • www.gunshowstx.com Diwali Dussehra Festival • Nov. 4, 2-8 p.m. • $12 admission • www.shrisitaram.org
SOURCE: FORT BEND EPICENTER/COMMUNITY IMPACT
• 6 basketball courts • 12 volleyball courts
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