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October 14, 2024

GEC’s Engineering Excellence Revitalizes the Alliant Energy Center Pavilion Plaza

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The Alliant Energy Center (AEC) in Madison, Wisconsin, is well-known as a premier multi-building event space, hosting over 500 events annually. However, the 30,000-square-foot Pavilion Plaza, located between the New Holland Pavilion and the Arena/Coliseum, including the East Expo Mall, had become outdated and lacked modern amenities. Recognizing the need for revitalization, General Engineering Company (GEC) eagerly stepped in to support AEC's efforts to modernize the Pavilion Plaza.

GEC provided a range of essential services, including site plan design, construction inspection, structural design, and topographical analysis. One significant aspect of GEC's work was redesigning the sewer and water connections to better accommodate food trucks, enhancing the pavilion space as a central gathering area on the AEC campus. Additionally, GEC designed a new retaining wall that doubles as a sitting area for guests.

These crucial improvements were made possible by a $3.2 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Tourism Grant from the State of Wisconsin, awarded in 2022. The grant aimed to support agricultural activities and enhance the facilities within the Alliant Energy Center's multi-building spaces.

The revitalized Pavilion Plaza now features modern amenities that elevate the visitor experience, transforming it into a vibrant hub for various events, including the World Dairy Expo, Midwest Horse Fair, CrossFit Games, and more. With its enhanced infrastructure, the Pavilion Plaza can seamlessly host events ranging from food truck festivals to large-scale agricultural exhibitions.

The AEC Pavilion Plaza project exemplifies innovative engineering solutions that transform community spaces. The updated Pavilion Plaza not only enriches the AEC campus but also ensures that AEC remains a premier event destination.

 

The Alliant Energy Pavilion Plaza before the renovations:

During construction:

 

 

Completed project, and ribbon-cutting: