Home  History  Calendar  News  Participation  Donors  Contact Grand Opera House of the South News Budget set for Restoration The budget for the Grand Opera House of the South restoration project has been set at $3.7 million. The State of Louisiana has allotted the project $1.15 million in Capital Outlay funds, and the balance of the budget will be attained through the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations. Also contributing to the needed amount will be fund raising activities and events, an aggressive capital campaign, and in-kind donations of goods and services. "The initial response to our budget formulation has been very encouraging," said Kimberly Gielen Gattle, Executive Director of Grand Opera House of the South. "The support of the State of Louisiana demonstrates that this restoration project is truly an investment in our community, our region, and our state. Former State Representative Gil Pinac and former State Senator Fred Hoyt worked hard to make this part of the state budget, which will not only provide needed funds, but also stimulate participation by all who wish to see this project succeed." Gattle also noted that fund raising for the Grand Opera House of the South restoration will greatly benefit from the fact that there are a number of significant naming opportunities associated with the restoration. "Our goal is to re-open the doors of Grand Opera House of the South as soon as possible," Gattle said. "This budget will allow us to do that, even as we continue to restore the opera house to its once and future glory." BUDGET DETAILS PHASE I (September 2006- July 2008) $3 million E.L. Habetz Builders, Inc. General Contractor Donand J. Breaux, AIA, Architect Associated Design Group, Huval Associates, Inc., Engineers PHASE II (January 2008 - July 2010) $700,000 Completion of: Ballroom Curtains Sound Lighting Balcony Facade Staircase Renovation plans for the Grand (Click either image for larger version)

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