Three
development teams from Upstate New York have been selected to respond
to a Request for Proposals to design and build a new Exposition Building
at
the New York State Fairgrounds.
The new 133,000-square-foot facility
will include flexible space for major events such as car shows and
auctions, consumer and trade shows, motocross, equestrian events,
equipment shows, and other events that complement and
expand the Fairgrounds as a premier year-round destination.
The state
will privatize the management and promotion of non-fair events at the
Exposition Building. Construction
may begin as early as November 2017, with a substantial completion date
that will coincide with the 2018 State Fair and is expected to create
over 700 construction jobs.
Conceptual renderings are available https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/State_Fair_Expo_Center_Renderings.pdf
"With
the brand new Exposition Building,
we will bring the State Fair to even greater heights, attracting more
visitors and revenue to the region and helping to drive economic growth
in the community," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said during his visit to the State Fair Aug. 23.
"The State Fair is an iconic Central New
York institution, and with our investments to build dozens of new
exhibits, rides and attractions for fairgoers we are transforming the
fair into a world-class tourist destination," the governor said.
These improvement projects, including a brand new Broadway Skyliner chairlift ride, renovations in the Indian Village and a new home for the popular New York State Police exhibit as well as brand new exhibits and programming, significantly enhancing the experience for visitors and ensure the fair remains a top economic engine for the Central New York region.
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