Convention center expansion on schedule for 2027
Albany County
Summary
Steel is going up and construction survived a rough winter without schedule slips — completion is targeted for early 2027. The facility already has 153 events booked for 2026 and is aiming for longer, bigger events rather than more of them.
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Last discussed Apr 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
Reserves are being built up (about $1.7 million set aside against a $232,000 budget) to cover ten-year maintenance needs at the existing facility.
Event planners, hotels, and visitors gain expanded capacity starting in 2027.
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