News Summary
The construction of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Shreveport has faced significant delays since 2020, leading to concerns among local business owners and city officials. Frustrations over the unsightly construction site have escalated as issues such as moisture buildup and contractor changes contribute to the slowdown. The projected timeline for completion has shifted to 2025 or later, exacerbating local fears regarding economic impacts and the permanence of the unfinished site. Efforts from the Shreveport City Council aim to expedite construction and address financial concerns related to unpaid liens.
Shreveport is facing growing concerns regarding the long-delayed construction of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott, which has been ongoing since 2020. Business owners in the vicinity, particularly those at Pierremont Plaza, have reported frustrations over the unsightly construction site, describing it as an eyesore that detracts from the area. The disruption has even led to trash from the site being blown into nearby parking lots, aggravating local entrepreneurs.
Officials from the city have acknowledged the low activity on the construction site, raising alarm bells over its potential implications. Shreveport’s Chief Building Official, Mike Sepulvado, recently identified moisture buildup within the structure, signaling a risk of mold, further complicating the construction process. Though the construction crew successfully passed an electrical inspection, they failed to clear the rough-in inspection, which is essential for moving the project forward.
Initially, the hotel developers aimed to complete the project and open the hotel by July 2024. However, this timeline has since shifted dramatically, with expectations now extending to June 2025 or even June 2026 due to various project delays. The property, which was formerly known as the Wyndham Hotel, was purchased by D Shiri LLC for over $10 million on April 1, 2020, with plans for extensive renovations. The ambition was to create a Marriott Dual Brand Hotel alongside a Boston Pizza Restaurant, complete with 216 units that would include extended-stay and upscale rooms.
The interruption of renovation work, which was initially projected to be quick and straightforward, ground to a halt in 2024. Multiple changes in contractors have contributed significantly to the delays, complicating an already challenging project. The Shreveport City Council has taken notice of the stagnant situation, requesting regular updates on the project’s progress from hotel representatives in hopes of expediting all remaining construction efforts.
The financial health of the project is also under scrutiny, with subcontractors filing unpaid liens against D Shiri totaling $298,030.05. These financial concerns add another layer of complications to the project’s completion timeline. Additionally, the last recorded sale of the property occurred on July 8, 2024, when it was sold for property taxes, amounting to $170,600.34, exacerbating the local businesses’ fears about the future of the area.
Since the previous hotel’s closure in 2019, foot traffic has notably decreased in the surrounding businesses, raising concerns among local shop owners about their livelihood amidst the ongoing construction delays. Many local council members have expressed their frustration over the prolonged delay, emphasizing its adverse effects on the community’s economic and aesthetic landscape.
The ongoing situation surrounding the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Shreveport serves as a reminder of the impact construction delays can have on local businesses and community well-being. As concerns escalate regarding unfinished work and the potential hazards related to mold and structural integrity, the future of the project now hangs in the balance with community stakeholders anxiously awaiting progress and resolution.
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- KLSA: Nearby business owners tired of hotel that’s been under construction since 2020
- Shreveport Bossier Advocate: Shreveport hotel project hits more snags
- KTBS: Hotel COO renovation nearing completion
- Shreveport Times: Sneak peek into live casino and hotel
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- Wikipedia: Shreveport
- Google Search: Shreveport hospitality industry
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Shreveport
- Google News: Shreveport hotel construction
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