City of Norfolk, VA
10/02/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/02/2025 13:44
Norfolk to Break Ground on Enhanced Fitness and Wellness Facility
Creating a space that complements the natural surroundings while meeting the diverse needs of residents.
NORFOLK, Va. - The City of Norfolk and contractor, MEB, will host the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new joint use fitness and wellness center at 11 a.m. on Oct. 10 at 7300 Newport Ave.
Remarks will be made by Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander, Ph.D., as well as Mark Olmstead, Executive Vice President of MEB, and Chad Poultney, Chief Operating Officer of Clark Nexsen.
This new enhanced 100,000 square foot facility will elevate the health, wellness and connectivity of the Norfolk community. The project will incorporate recreation and library facilities including a natatorium, gymnasium, full library, locker and meeting rooms, along with other amenities.
Demolition of the previous facility began in the spring. With a projected cost of $68 million, the new facility is expected to open in Fall 2027.
City of Norfolk, VA published this content on October 02, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on October 02, 2025 at 19:44 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]