South addition 99% complete; north site on schedule for completion next month

HOUSTON, Texas (October 20, 2003) - There is still a bit of dust in the air in the project to expand the George R. Brown Convention Center, but clearly the end is just around the corner.

Work will not officially be complete for another two weeks, but Dawn Ullrich, director of the George R. Brown Convention Center, said construction on the south end of the center is about 99 percent complete.

"The south addition is virtually finished," Ullrich said. "All that remains is some architectural work in the lobby and registration areas. And cleanup, of course."
Ullrich said work on the north end of the center remains on schedule for completion in about a month.

While work was going on, the convention center staff took time out on October 16 to mark the 16th anniversary of the building's 1987 opening with an old-fashion Sweet 16 party. Ullrich and GRBCC general manager Luther Villagomez served up cake for employees and contractors.

Contact:

Pete Radowick
713-853-8077
peter.radowick@cityofhouston.net