Grand River
Grand River is a $135 million, 3,100-acre master planned mixed use development created by the Daniel Corporation on land owned by U. S. Steel adjacent to I-20 in Leeds at the Rex Lake Road exit near the Barber Motorsports Park. Daniel has committed to working with Audubon International to ensure adequate environmental safeguards. They hope to qualify as a "Certified Gold Audubon International Signature Sanctuary"
The anchor for the entire development is a 150,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shop which will occupy a 100-acre site with a 35-acre nature park. The store, which includes displays inspired by the area's motorsports and coal mining history as well as an 18,500-gallon aquarium, is set to open on November 19, 2008.
The Bass Pro Shop began construction on January 24, 2008 after several months of site clearing and the construction of a water tower. Daniel will develop a 340,000 square-foot retail outlet center as part of the first phase. Later plans include up to 940 homes and additional retail, hotel and office development.
References
- Hickerson, Patrick (November 30, 2007) "Daniel Corp. plans Grand River development near Bass Pro Shops." Birmingham News
- Cooper, Lauren B. (January 21, 2008) "Bass Pro Shops to begin construction on Leeds superstore." Birmingham Business Journal
- Kent, Dawn (September 24, 2008) "Bass Pro Shops is on scheduled to open its third Alabama store Nov. 19." Birmingham News
External links
- Grand River at danielrealty.com