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Waterfront Development Coming to Gulf Shores Community The beach community of Gulf Shores, Ala., will soon see the opening of Legendary Marina & Yacht Club, a premier waterfront development, following the project’s recent topping off of its hurricane rated boat storage facility in mid-October.

The event marked a major step forward in its commitment to providing the ultimate in luxury boating experience.

The topping off featured a traditional topping off ceremony where the final steel beam was painted gold before being signed by guests to be placed

atop the new building, symbolizing progress and a bright future.

“We are incredibly excited to reach this topping off milestone, which represents a significant achievement in our mission to redefine a luxury boating experience on the Gulf Coast,” said Rodney Chamberlain, vice president of Marina Developers LLC in Deston, Fla. In addition to celebrating the topping off event, Legendary Marina & Yacht Club also announced the addition of a Margaritaville Restaurant to the property, another in a line of casual eating

establishments patterned after the late singer Jimmy Buffett’s popular song “Margaritaville.”

“We have enjoyed our working experience with the city of Gulf Shores in the creation of what will eventually be the Town Center of Gulf Shores and include a festive marketplace and entertainment center anchored with a wet and dry marine complex,” said Peter Bos, the CEO and founder of Legendary Marina & Yacht Club.

His company is a leader in the maritime industry, specializing in the see DEVELOPMENT page 6

Legendary Marina & Yacht Club rendering

Proposed Margaritaville Restaurant at Legendary Marina & Yacht Club, Gulf Shores, Ala.

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Demolition Makes Way for New Football Complex at JSU

By Cindy Riley CEG CORRESPONDENT

Student athletes and coaches are eagerly awaiting completion of a new football complex that will replace the existing fieldhouse at Jacksonville State University (JSU) stadium in Calhoun County, Ala. The school broke ground on the $32 million project in spring 2023.

“The Loring and Debbie White Football Complex will take Jax State Football into the future, providing our student athletes a training facility that will place the program on par with its peers in the Football Bowl Subdivision [FBS],” said JSU Athletic Director Greg Seitz. “The two-level facility will include a game day club level/player lounge and field club area on the first floor. The second level will feature eight suites and two corporate super suites with deck access.”

The project calls for new training equipment, technology, hydrotherapy, coaches’ offices and additional meeting rooms. A central player concourse will allow users to move efficiently through the building to maximize valuable training time. A football hall of fame will complete the project, with graphics and displays highlighting the football program’s history and accomplishments.

“It’s been exciting to watch our team compete on Burgess Snow Field this season, with the new football complex under construction in the background,” Seitz explained. “The Gamecocks have had an outstanding inaugural season in the FBS and seeing the program’s new home rising up around us gives us a glimpse of all we have to look forward to in the years ahead. I’ve had many of our fans comment on how much they have enjoyed watching the building being built during the home games this season.”

The official groundbreaking ceremony took place in April. Loring and Debbie White and Coach Rich Rodriguez were in attendance, along with Seitz, university President Don Killingsworth and members of the board of trustees.

The general contractor for the project is Brasfield & Gorrie of Birmingham. Goodwyn Mills Cawood serves as the architect, with Kemp Management Services selected as program manager.

According to Brasfield & Gorrie Project Manager Nate Karr, one of the biggest challenges on the job is working on a small, compact site.

“There are a lot of moving pieces and several trade contractors working together to keep construction flowing,” Karr said.

Currently, crews are working to get the building envelope closed.

“This consists of exterior framing, sheathing, waterproofing, roofing and setting windows,” said Karr. “We also are framing the interior walls and doing our MEP overhead rough in.”

Workers have exported a significant amount of cut material to bring the site to grade and have performed structure work and completed underground utilities. Tasks remaining include drywall hanging/finishing, all interior finishes, exterior masonry work, exterior metal panels, landscaping, hardscapes and parking lot improvements.

Karr said building the fieldhouse required a lot of planning and coordination.

“The first key task was demolishing the existing building that was onsite where the new football center is going,” he said. “We also preserved the existing football field, which is just a few feet away. We had to install new utilities for the building and upgrade existing utilities on campus to accommodate the new facility.”

Crews tore down the two-story, 32,000-sq. ft. football operations building. The demolition was performed using various pieces of equipment including track hoes, skid steers, jack hammer and dump trucks. This took approximately three weeks to complete.

“The new building is built into a hill adjacent to an existing road that could not be taken offline,” said Karr. “We managed to solve this logistical challenge by installing a permanent soldier beam and lagging shoring wall put in place before the excavation could begin. This allowed for the commencement of the rough grading of the building pad prior to installation of building foundations.”

As for outdoor conditions, said Karr, “Weather has had minimal impact to the project to date; however, as winter approaches, the elements may be a bigger factor. Rain is a common challenge, but we are working very hard to finish the building envelope before the heavy rain sets in.

“This would allow the building to be dried in and for us to continue the inside scope of work,” he added. “We also see FOOTBALL page 6

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Tasks remaining include drywall hanging/finishing, all interior finishes, exterior masonry work, exterior metal panels, landscaping, hardscapes and parking lot improvements.

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The project required moving more than 10,000 cu. yds. of material.

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Crews tore down the two-story, 32,000-sq.-ft. football operations building.

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The two-level facility will include a game day club level/player lounge and field club area on the first floor. The second level will feature eight suites and two corporate super suites with deck access.

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The school broke ground on the $32 million project in spring 2023.

Goodwyn Mills Cawood serves as the architect, with Kemp Management Services selected as program manager.

JSU Football Complex Due to Complete in Fall of 2024 FOOTBALL from page 2

know freezing temperatures can affect some scopes of work, and we have remedies planned to mitigate the impact of bad weather, which is always a variable.”

The project required moving more than 10,000 cu. yds. of material. Large quantities of steel are being used to complete the assignment, along with concrete, brick, metal panels, glazing and drywall/cover board. Heavy machinery on site has recently included excavators, bulldozers, cranes, man lifts, lulls and scissor lifts.

“The most exciting equipment would be the 75-ton crane that was used to set all the structural steel,” Karr explained.

“This was a Link-Belt crane HTC-8675 II. It had roughly 100 feet of boom and was rated for roughly 6,000 pounds

of lifting capacity.”

Karr noted working on the project is extremely satisfying.

“Jacksonville State University recently joined the FBS of the NCAA Division 1 and they are already making a splash in the division,” Karr said. “They are in contention for a conference title this season and the addition of this facility will help boost their program and provide their athletes and coaches with a brand new facility. It also will include 10 gameday suites and a ground floor club level and outdoor seating for fans.

“As a former college athlete myself, I understand the importance of facilities in recruiting, day-to-day operations and recovery of the student athletes,” Karr added. “It gives

me a lot of joy to be involved in a project that will provide these facilities to other student athletes so they can get the most out of their time while enrolled at JSU.” The new complex recognizes an athlete who made significant contributions to the school.

“Loring White grew up on a farm in Prattville, Ala., and put himself through college on a football scholarship at Jacksonville State University,” said Seitz. “After a brief, but successful career as a high school football coach, the 1978 JSU education alumnus decided to go into sales. Now semi-retired, he runs a cattle ranch in Five Points, Ala., with his wife.”

The project is scheduled for completion in fall 2024.  CEG

Pipe Manufacturer Plans to Build New $9M Factory in Selma DEVELOPMENT from page 1

development and management of cuttingedge boat marinas. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability and creating exceptional experiences for boaters, Legendary Marina is dedicated to shaping the future of recreational boating.

In addition, the Gulf Shores Legendary Marina & Yacht Club will feature: • Onsite fuel dockings.

• Launch requests through a phone app.

• Quick access to Jack Edwards Airport, only 1.2 mi. away.

• Parking for over 200 vehicles.

• Indoor boat storage for boats up to 50 ft. in length.

• Round-the-clock security.

• Complimentary waste pump-out.

• Complimentary freshwater fills.

• An on-site service and parts department.

create 21 jobs. The Selma & Dallas County Economic Development Authority (EDA) said Colclasher has begun retrofitting an existing building at #2 Industrial Parkway for the manufacturing/distribution facility.

The company’s goal is to operate a three-line plant, with the first two lines coming online in the first and third quarters of 2024. The project’s third and final phase will take place later, according to reported Made in Alabama, the news site for the state Department of Commerce (DOC).

“We believe this project aligns with the long-term goals and vision of both our company, the Selma and Dallas County community, and the state of Alabama,” said Lyle Bollin, vice president of business development for Colclasher Enterprises. “[It] includes numerous benefits such as job creation, economic gain, and a commitment to community development.”

Pipe Factory for Selma Colclasher Enterprises LLC, a plastic pipe manufacturer, officially announced plans to invest $9 million to establish a production facility in Selma, Ala.’s Craig Industrial Park as part of a project that will

Growth Plans Already Afoot Colclasher produces drainage solutions for agriculture, stormwater and residential applications, including corrugated plastic pipes, farm drainage tile, fittings, stormwater detention and infiltration systems,

chambers, inlet structures and water quality treatment options.

With facilities in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Kentucky and Alabama, the company supplies customers across the Midwest and Southern United States.

The Selma & Dallas County EDA also said Colclasher’s Selma facility project has potential for future growth and investment, depending upon industry trends. The company is considering the possibility of a 10,000-sq.-ft. expansion of the building, starting in July 2026. The third line could be fully operational by Jan. 1, 2027.

The manufacturer plans to gradually create jobs in the community over three years. The average wage at the facility will be approximately $24 per hour, with the starting wage for hourly earners ranging from $21.63 to $22.50, Made in Alabama reported.

By October of next year, the company hopes to have invested approximately $9 million in manufacturing equipment.

The EDA coordinated meetings with the Alabama Department of Commerce and the state Department of Revenue in locating the new Colclasher facility. The

Dallas County Commission and the Craig Field Airport & Industrial Authority assisted the EDA in bringing the project to fruition.

Business Continues to Expand Brenda Tuck, rural development manager of the Alabama DOC, said Colclasher’s selection of Selma for its growth project is a reminder that the state’s rural communities are well positioned for investment and job creation.

“Corporate decision-makers around the world are increasingly gravitating towards the compelling business advantages offered [here],” she added. “Rural Alabama is home to high-performing companies operating in a broad array of industries, and new growth projects like the one just announced by Colclasher Enterprises will advance that reputation.”

“I feel the company is a good fit for our community,” noted EDA Executive Director Wayne Vardaman. “Corporate decision-makers around the world are increasingly gravitating toward the compelling business advantages offered by Alabama’s rural communities.” 

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