29-01-2025
Demolition begins on abandoned Six Flags amusement park
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Bayou Phoenix team, elected officials and East New Orleans community representatives gathered at the abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East to celebrate the beginning of its demolition.
'This is the jewel of New Orleans in terms of redevelopment, and we need to focus our attention on it,' Councilman Eugene Green said.
Local officials say the development will foster local businesses, create lasting jobs and bring the community together.
City announces Park and Ride transportation plan head of Big Game in New Orleans
'This development is about people,' Demetric Mercadel said, speaking on behalf of Rep. Troy Carter. 'It's about ensuring that New Orleans East has the opportunity to flourish and grow, and in a way that benefits everyone.'
Developers are turning the space into 'Bayou Phoenix', featuring a sports complex, family entertainment center, water park, movie production studio and much more.
'We think this is catalytic,' Bayou Phoenix Developer Troy Henry said. 'We think that at the end of the day, there will be a whole set of economic activities that will go on in this region as a result of this catalytic project.'
It's not just about building new amenities, but instead, a new future for the area.
'Let's make sure that we honor the people who live out here, and make sure we continue investing, because the community deserves it. The people deserve it,' Councilman Oliver Thomas said.
Construction is expected to start by the end of rain chance coming in Friday morning
Funding freeze threatens El Paso port expansion
Caroline Kennedy tells senators: RFK Jr. is a 'predator'
National Guard troops conduct training exercises along South Texas border
Disturbing messages seen in empty lot in downtown Los Angeles are not nefarious: LAPD
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
