COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – New clarity on Columbus’s amphitheater project. Engineers say funding, parking, and flooding concerns have been addressed, and momentum is building for the 3,500-seat theater next spring.

Phase one built the amphitheater stage.

Phase two added walls and fencing.

The last pieces — restrooms, concessions, and support areas — could be under construction soon.

The project has $3 million lined up, coming from the state, visitors bureau, and city reserves.

Engineers say parking will cover more than 300 spaces — including the acre lot the city already owns, plus spots along the river walk and nearby private lots.

Another concern is flooding.

“There are dozens of amphitheaters built in floodplains, and you just have to design it appropriately and responsibly to sust

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