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The Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority (ARCCA) owns and operates the Augusta Entertainment Complex, including the new Augusta Arena and Bell Auditorium. The Authority is led by a six-member Board of Directors, appointed by Augusta Commissioners, and Chairperson, appointed by the State Legislature. Management of the Augusta Entertainment Complex is provided by Oak View Group.

WORK COMPLETED (NOVEMBER 2025)

  • Foundations, piles, and aggregate piers
  • Level 2 Main Concourse concrete deck
  • Level 3 Suite Level concrete deck (Placement Areas 1 & 2)
  • Installation of new sanitary sewer line service
  • Delivery and installation of transformers for the New Arena and Bell Set

UPCOMING WORK

  • Level 3 Suite Level concrete deck (Areas 3, 4 & 5)
  • Fire service water line connections
  • Level 4 Upper Concourse concrete deck
  • Underground plumbing systems
  • Structural steel delivery to site

TARGET DEADLINES

  • Suite Level Concrete Complete – January 2026 
  • Structural Steel Frame Erection Start – March 2026 
  • Upper Concourse Concrete Complete – March 2026 
  • Precast Erection Start – June 2026 
  • Energize Main Electrical Room – Fall 2026

PROJECT STATISTICS

  • Average daily manpower: 120 workers
  • Work hours in November: 25,000 hours
  • Total work hours to date: 108,466 hours
  • Concrete poured to date: 7,050 cubic yards
  • Scheduled delays: 0

This project is a testament to what our community can accomplish when we work together. Thanks to your continued support, we are building Augusta’s future!

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The Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority (ARCCA) owns and operates the Augusta Entertainment Complex, including the new Augusta Arena and Bell Auditorium. The Authority is led by a six-member Board of Directors, appointed by Augusta Commissioners, and Chairperson, appointed by the State Legislature. Management of the Augusta Entertainment Complex is provided by Oak View Group.

Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority Board of Directors: 

Cedric Johnson, Chairman*

Brad Usry, New Arena Committee Chairman*

Darren Smith*

Linda Edney-Wiley

John Kelley

Bonita Jenkins

Booker T. Roberson

*Denotes New Augusta Arena Committee Member

Perkins&Will is a global design practice and the architect of record for the project.

Hunden Strategic Partners is providing overall Market Analysis, Economic Impact and Project Feasibility Consulting for the project.

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