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Fort Bend EpiCenter - Multi-Purpose Venue In Rosenberg


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Earlier this year, the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court approved development of a new multi-purpose venue in Rosenberg. Dubbed the EpiCenter (due to it's location at the at/near the center of the County) for now, it would be constructed on the south side of the Southwest Freeway between Bamore Road and Fairgrounds Road, near the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds.  Some of the residents in the adjacent Cottonwood subdivision have expressed concern about building such a venue and the impact it may have on drainage, traffic and infrastructure among other things. The city is expected to sign off on the final plat in the near future, with construction to begin soon after - and complete by the 4th quarter of 2022.

Here are some renderings from the press release from the county.

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Video from Fort Bend County

Fort Bend EpiCenter Project - YouTube

 

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I was back in the area in the past week. Wasn't able to get pictures, but it looks like there's an enormous slab for the foundation that was in the process of being poured when I drove by.

I likely won't be back until December, so hopefully there will be more to see on site by that time.

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So this is progressing very fast.     The main part of the building actually looks closed in  now - and you can see the shape of the entrance hall.    Monument sign is up.     

Fairground Road (north side of property) was closed approximately a month ago.    Was a two-lane asphalt road - I believe it will be a 4 lane boulevard that connects with the entrance to the Fairgrounds off Highway 36 when it re-opens.

Will try to get pics next time I drive close enough.

 

 

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Took a few lousy phone pics yesterday.     Sorry I'm no photographer.

Looks like walls and roof are up.   Still needs exterior cladding.

They have been putting the glass in the entrance hall the last couple weeks as the pics show.    Most of the parking lot is poured.   Still work to be done on entrances/exits as the roads surrounding are still under construction.

Last pic - you can see the top of the monument sign peeking over the precast storm drain.

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https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/development/2023/03/23/fort-bend-county-epicenter-reportedly-secures-espn-wrestling-contract/

"The Fort Bend County EpiCenter—a multipurpose, 10,000-seat venue in Rosenberg—has apparently secured a contract with ESPN wrestling, according to officials.

This contract was announced by development firm Stonehenge Holdings LLC President Kevin Matocha on March 16 at Fort Bend County Judge KP George’s first quarterly Fort Bend Forward community conversations event."

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“[The EpiCenter] is way ahead of bookings,” Morales said. “They are getting national firms wanting naming rights to the tune of $30 [million] to $50 million.”

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https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/fort-bend/article/rapidly-growing-fort-bend-county-set-begin-17845753.php

"Kevin Matocha, the founder and CEO of the project developer, Stonehenge Holdings, said he wanted to incorporate area restaurants into events at the center and offer visitors a chance to experience local cuisine.

“We want to involve a lot of people," Matocha said. "The last thing we want is somebody in the back at a grill, making a hamburger that doesn't taste like anything. We want the local flair to come in.”

He said the company is seeking applicants to apply on its website for its operations department."

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https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy-fulshear/development/2023/05/09/fort-bend-county-epicenter-houston-volleyball-academy-agree-to-multiyear-partnership/

"On May 9, officials with the Epicenter announced a partnership with the Houston Volleyball Academy to be its official home training and practice facility. HVA is regarded as one of the top volleyball clubs in Texas with a 30-year history, per a news release. The organization has coed programs for kids ages 7-18.

To prepare for HVA’s January volleyball tournament at the EpiCenter—set to draw more than 80 regional teams and occupy 12 courts—the venue will immediately begin hosting weekly training sessions in its multipurpose area upon opening in late-summer."

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https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/development/2023/08/21/fort-bend-epicenter-officially-opens-its-doors-to-local-national-events/

"Matocha said the inaugural event, set for Aug. 26, is organized by Fort Bend County Judge KP George and other departments. It aims to provide services to kids preparing for school, including vaccinations and health checkups.

According to Wyman, these are the events that are coming to the Epicenter in October:

  • ESPN Top Rank boxing match
  • All Elite Wrestling: AEW Dynamite/Rampage
  • Hot Wheels Monster Truck show"
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The wrestling match(es) made news due to the announcement of Sting's retirement next year.

https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-october-18-2023

 

Positive review of the venue from the Fort Bend Herald

https://www.fbherald.com/sports/fort-bend-epicenter-is-a-must-visit/article_b292fcc1-826f-5438-86ff-db6fc996f1d6.html

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