ORLANDO, Fla. — Construction activity is expected to become visible at the permanent Pulse memorial site this month, according to an update from the city of Orlando.
The city issued a notice to proceed Oct. 13, marking the official start of the project’s construction phase. Since then, Gomez Construction has been finalizing subcontractor agreements, securing permits and preparing to mobilize on site.
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City spokesperson Ashley Papagni said construction mobilization is expected to begin in November, with activity becoming visible in the coming weeks.
The city is not holding a formal groundbreaking.
A permanent place of remembrance
The memorial will honor the 49 people killed in the June 12, 2016, Pulse nightclub shooting and provide a place of remembrance for families, survivors and the community.
City leaders approved the memorial’s master plan in September. Plans include a reflecting pool and a healing garden.
Channel 9 previously reported that city officials expected construction to be completed by the end of 2027. Tuesday’s update did not announce a revised completion date.
The city said it will share construction updates and progress reports at PulseOrlando.org.
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