SEA Holds Ribbon Cutting for Convention Center Riverfront Plaza

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Mark Leahy, 412-565-6000 May 12, 2011 David L Lawrence Convention Center Mary K. Conturo, 412-393-0200 Sports & Exhibition Authority SPORTS & EXHIBITION AUTHORITY HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING FOR CONVENTION CENTER RIVERFRONT PLAZA River’s edge at base of 10th Street Water Feature – May 12 at 11:30 a.m. PITTSBURGH, Pa. —On Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 11:30 a.m., the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the new Convention Center Riverfront Plaza. “With the completion of this Plaza, there is now a continuous pedestrian and bicycle riverfront trail from Point State Park to the Strip District,” said Senator Wayne Fontana, Chairman of the Sports & Exhibition Authority. “In addition, the pedestrian path through the Convention Center’s waterfalls that starts at 10th and Penn no longer dead ends at the river. It now becomes an additional pedestrian connection to the City’s trail system.” The project spans 1,300 feet of riverfront and includes a 3,000 sq. ft. public event plaza and an elevated walkway. A new handicap accessible connection is provided from Fort Duquesne Boulevard. There are 10 tie-ups for commercial boats and 27 tie-ups for recreational boats. Durable materials were used in the design that can withstand flooding and the cleanup afterwards, without deteriorating.

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