A $160 million expansion of the Seattle Aquarium is in jeopardy of opening on time if it doesn’t get a quick infusion of money. FOX13
Construction of the new Ocean Pavilion is underway, but it could be delayed if the Seattle City Council doesn’t approve a loan request of $20 million.
Donegan said COVID, supply chain problems and unplanned additions have increased the expansion cost to $160 million. That’s a key point for the city leaders-- it's funding the construction of a rebuilt Alaskan Way and a pedestrian promenade that will link Pike Place Market over the aquarium to the waterfront.If there’s a slowdown in one project, it will affect the others and any delay could be costly to all.
"Any delay is not acceptable to me," said Councilmember Andrew Lewis, whose district includes the aquarium. Representatives of the Aquarium assured the councilmember that fundraising efforts will cover the repayment of the loan."It is a one-time, last effort to support this very important project," said Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda
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