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Visit Tri-Valley this week announced plans to build its new multi-use event center in Dublin just across Interstate 580 from the Dublin-Pleasanton BART Station.
The news of the proposed location comes just a few months after the organization committed to constructing the state-of-the-art facility, which it says will boost the local economy and provide a much-needed space for a wide variety of events.
“We are thrilled that Visit Tri-Valley has chosen Dublin as the future home of their state-of-the-art Multi-Use Event Center,” said Dublin Councilmember Michael McCorriston during his time serving as interim mayor.
“This facility will not only enhance our city’s standing as a premier destination for sports, entertainment and corporate events but also bring significant economic benefits to local businesses and communities throughout the entire Tri-Valley,” McCorriston added in the press release from Visit Tri-Valley, which works to promote tourism in the region.
“We look forward to seeing this vision come to life and welcoming visitors from near and far.”
Visit Tri-Valley announced the development of the new center and released conceptual renderings during its “Cirque Tri-Vallé” annual showcase at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore back in September.
The need for such a regional facility was first identified in Visit Tri-Valley’s 2023 Strategic Plan.
According to Monday’s press release, the new event center “aligns with Visit Tri-Valley’s strategic vision to boost the region’s visitor profile and capitalize on its unique advantages while providing an enhanced quality of life for residents.”
“This innovative, sustainable, multi-use approach will benefit all Tri-Valley communities from residents to visitors alike,” the press release stated. “It grants the region the ability to easily host high-profile sports tournaments, entertainment events and corporate meetings, along with additional retail and community gathering opportunities; all within an iconic structure sure to secure the Tri-Valley as a premier visitor destination in the Bay Area.”
According to the organization, its Board of Directors were the ones who recommended and approved the Dublin location after a year-long study and location vetting process as well as various interviews and conversations with the city.
The proposed location for the center will be specifically at the corner of Martinelli Way and Arnold Road, adjacent to I-580.
The organization said in its statement that it will be pursuing a memorandum of understanding with the city of Dublin and in collaboration with Alameda County.
While the development for the new center is “actively progressing,” according to the organization’s website, Visit Tri-Valley is now shifting its focus on identifying funding options that will bring it one step closer to making the regional facility a reality.
