The project will include 130,000ft\u00b2 of space for programmes, events, exhibitions, as well as space for the planetarium. Balfour Beatty and Stellar have been selected by the Museum of Science & History (MOSH) as a joint venture (JV) to lead the construction management for the $85m MOSH Genesis project in the US.<\/p>\n
The JV will be responsible to oversee the vertical construction of the new museum at the Shipyards East area on the Northbank of Downtown Jacksonville.<\/p>\n
On 19 January, the board of Jacksonville\u2019s Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) unanimously approved the land disposition process for a four-acre land at the Shipyards East.<\/p>\n
The new museum is planned to be built on a 2.5-acre site of that property. Balfour Beatty stated that the construction of the new facility will expand the capacity of MOSH to serve more visitors and students.<\/p>\n
The organisation is estimated to serve 58,000 students and 469,000 visitors per year with the construction of the new museum at the Jacksonville Shipyards.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are honoured to have the opportunity to partner with MOSH on this iconic development and have the unique opportunity to shape the future of downtown.\u201d<\/p>\n
Previously, Balfour Beatty has delivered museum projects that include the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia; and the North Carolina Museum of Art expansion in Raleigh, North Carolina.<\/p>\n
The Perot Museum of Nature & Science and the Perot Family Turtle Creek Legacy Hall Museum in Dallas, Texas, was also developed by the company.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Stellar\u2019s previous projects include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Shades of Green at Disney World Renovation, the Hale Koa Ilima Pool Renovation and the bestbet Jacksonville gaming centre.<\/p>\n
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