Construction of the Cowlitz County Event Center’s 5th Avenue and Washington Street Entryway will be officially completed on September 30, 2025. The project, managed by Bob Gregory, designed and construction administered by Gibbs & Olson, and constructed by Advanced Excavating Specialists of Kelso, is expected to be delivered on schedule and on budget.
The new Entryway represents the first milestone in the Cowlitz County Public Facilities District Board’s long-term Master Plan, which begins with a major renovation of the Event Center. Funding for the Entryway project was provided in part by the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners with Cowlitz County Rural Economic Development Funds, along with budgeted project funding from the Cowlitz County Public Facilities District. Phase two of the plan will introduce a new multi-use complex and event venue designed for the community to enjoy.
“This is the first step in an exciting new chapter for the Event Center and our community,” said Kim Bowcutt, Director of the Cowlitz County Event Center. “We’re excited to see the Master Plan come to life and to continue creating spaces for the community to gather and enjoy.”
Joan Landau, Chair of the PFD Board of Directors shares “This is just the beginning, amazing things are on the horizon!”