Grand River
Grand River is a $135 million, 3,100-acre master planned mixed use development created by the Daniel Corporation on land owned by U. S. Steel adjacent to I-20 in Leeds at the Rex Lake Road exit near the Barber Motorsports Park.
The anchor for the entire development is a 150,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shop which occupies a 100-acre site with a 35-acre nature park. Construction began on January 24, 2008 after several months of site clearing and the construction of a water tower. The store, which includes displays inspired by the area's motorsports and coal mining history as well as an 18,500-gallon aquarium, opened on November 19, 2008.
In addition to the Bass Pro Shop, Daniel will develop a 320,000 square-foot retail outlet center as part of the first phase, scheduled for completion in late 2010. Later plans call for expansion of the outlet mall, up to 940 homes and additional retail, hotel and office development.
Daniel has committed to working with Audubon International to ensure adequate environmental safeguards. They hope to qualify as a "Certified Gold Audubon International Signature Sanctuary."
References
- Hickerson, Patrick (November 30, 2007) "Daniel Corp. plans Grand River development near Bass Pro Shops." Birmingham News
- Cooper, Lauren B. (January 21, 2008) "Bass Pro Shops to begin construction on Leeds superstore." Birmingham Business Journal
- Kent, Dawn (September 24, 2008) "Bass Pro Shops is on scheduled to open its third Alabama store Nov. 19." Birmingham News
- Tomberlin, Michael (February 12, 2009) "BDaniel eyes 2010 for outlet mall." Birmingham News
External links
- Grand River at danielrealty.com