DowntownWednesday, November 11
A $250,000 FirstLight gift pushes Deck Plaza commitments past $74 million
The Daily El Paso team
If you've been following the Downtown Deck Plaza, here's the latest: FirstLight announced a $250,000 gift for a Veterans Walk in the 6.5-acre park, also known as the Fred Loya Family Deck Plaza. The project now has more than $74 million committed.
That leaves roughly $165 million without a commitment, out of a price tag of about $239 million.
The Deck Plaza has more than $74 million committed toward a $239 million price tag
$74 millionCommitted so far, more than $74 million
Source: KDBC
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Committed so far, more than $74 million | $74 million |
“The more that private partners can contribute to the project, then the less impact that has on taxpayers.”
The estimate includes $207 million for design and construction and $32 million for TxDOT retaining walls. The Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation says it is looking for ways to limit the impact on taxpayers.
- Private donations for park amenities: $35 million
- FirstLight's gift: $250,000 for a Veterans Walk
- TxDOT I-10 work: expected to start in 2028, plaza or not
Sources: KDBC, KTSM 9 News