Aquarium chooses builder for $130 million project

Willis A. Smith Construction President and CEO David Sessions says project will have 'worldwide recognition because of its cutting-edge design.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 7:56 a.m. May 17, 2019
The proposed $130 million Mote Science Education Aquarium will be 110,000 square feet.
The proposed $130 million Mote Science Education Aquarium will be 110,000 square feet.
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LAKEWOOD RANCH — Lakewood Ranch builder Willis A. Smith Construction has scored a major victory, in being named part of the builder team for the $130 million Mote Science Education Aquarium.

 

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