The City of Orange Beach Moves Forward With New $11 Million Civic Center

Gulf Shores News Staff • January 26, 2026

New center is estimated to have a $11 Million price tag

Orange Beach Civic Center

More than a decade ago the City of Orange Beach bought the Event Center located at The Wharf. The Center hosts over 100 events annually. Now the city seeks to sell the event center to The Wharf and build a new community civic center on Canal Road, across from the public library.


The City of Orange Beach has approved a contract with Sawgrass Consulting to provide professional for boundary and other topographic services on the planned site. The planned civic center's location is 15 acres on the south side of Canal Road in Orange Beach will be built to accommodate seating for 500 to 600.


RELATED ARTICLE:  City of Orange Beach Moving Ahead With New Civic Center


City Administrator, Ford Handley, stated “We hope to design a building that can accommodate around 500 to 600 people seated,” and added “This is to support more of our local groups.”


The City of Orange Beach has completed several new projects in the past year in order to accommodate the area's growth.


  • Orange Beach City Schools Athletic Center
  • Fire Station #3, Across from The Wharf
  • Orange Beach Wildlife Center
  • Canal Road Improvements


To learn more about the Orange Beach City Council's Agenda visit HERE.


  • gulf shores news

    Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
Add As GOOGLE News Source
  • news in gulf shores

    Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • port at zekes

    Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

  • Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • saunders marine gulf shores

    Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • yabbas snack shack

    Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • freedom boat club orange beach

    Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button
  • buzzcatz coffee

    Slide title

    Write your caption here
    Button

Recent Posts

Dauphin Island Sea Lab testing aqua farming

Advancing Small-Scale Aquaculture in Alabama’s Nearshore Waters

By David Rainer | Outdoor Alabama • June 13, 2026
The Dauphin Island Sea Lab is testing a sustainable pilot project for aquaculture in the nearshore waters off Fort Morgan, focusing on integrated methods designed for small-form operations. This initiative aims to establish a viable protein source while minimizing the environmental footprint typical of large-scale
Sargassum Frequently Asked Questions

Sargassum Brings Protection And Life To The Beach

By R. Peevy • June 13, 2026
The cities have spent tens of millions dredging sand onto local beaches; sargassum does it for free. While some beach goers have negative connotations about the seaweed washing ashore, it is one of nature's methods to restore sand and life along the coast.
Krupinski Farm has been a cornerstone of Foley

100 Years of Farm Fresh Growth

By R. Peevy • June 12, 2026
For 100 years, Krupinski Farm has been a cornerstone of Foley, Alabama, growing not just crops, but a legacy that bridges generations. Founded in 1926 when the Krupinski patriarch moved from Nebraska to Baldwin County, the family-operated farm has remained a fixture of the community for four generations.
Show More