GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – Plans are moving forward for Green Bay’s Shipyard project.
Even though the Bullfrogs snubbed it in favor of a move to Ashwaubenon, City Economic Development Director Kevin Vonck says they’re not scrapping the effort.
“I think there’s some opportunities for sports, music, and community events. I think it’s still very important that we improve the waterfront, providing some public access. We still think a full-service restaurant, an indoor concert venue…those would be great amenities that would fit in with any type of facility down there.”
Since no solid proposals are in place, Vonck says it’s too early to tell if the project’s scope will change.
“We either need to find a tenant with a similar type of agreement and revenue to bring in the same type of stadium. Otherwise, we’ll look at, perhaps, a smaller venue or a different venue.”
With the city’s redevelopment authority expected to consider the matter Tueday afternoon (1:30 pm at City Hall), Vonck discusses their timeline.
“If we’d like to have a facility open in 2019, I think we need to bring back a package and have some approvals by June for sure.”
Vonck says they’ve reached out to the other parties in the original Shipyard talks, expressing a desire to move forward.
