BIG TEXAS, BIG SPECTACLE: OTL TO DELIVER SPECIAL-EFFECTS SHOW FOUNTAIN ADJACENT TO $250 MILLION TEXAS LIVE! ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT

  

Special-effects show fountain near the $250 million
 Texas Live! development in Arlington, TX

Arlington, TX – Design-build construction company OTL has announced the new addition of a special-effects show fountain near the $250 million Texas Live! development in Arlington, which has cemented itself as a national leader in cultural arts, sports and entertainment.

The new technology-driven water feature which is being constructed in a public park next to the $150 million flagship Live! by Loews luxury hotel, with direct sight lines to AT&T Stadium, Johnson Creek, Texas Live! and the forthcoming $1.2 billion Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Field retractable roof ballpark.

 

J. Wickham Zimmerman

The fountain will feature bold special effects, including 57 fast-paced chaser jets over 25 feet in height, six vertical air cannons over 60 feet tall six OTL custom-developed burst-effect air cannons, over 200 color-changing lights, and 6 dancing flame nozzles that will captivate visitors.

 The addition aligns with the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department’s vision to provide unique arts and culture experiences for the City’s Sculpture Trail along Johnson Creek.

“This new public fountain will deliver an impressive show to Arlington residents and visitors,” said Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams. “We dream big here in The American Dream City, and we’re proud of the enhancement this fountain will provide to our thriving Entertainment District and the beautification of Johnson Creek.”

Arlington, TX Mayor Jeff Williams

The new fountain, designed and constructed by OTL, will deliver a host of thrilling special effects that integrate into Arlington’s sports-and-entertainment-driven atmosphere.

“Water features are the heart of public gathering spaces, and this new show fountain will be a spectacle worthy of its entertainment-driven surroundings,” says J. Wickham Zimmerman, Chief Executive Officer of OTL.

“Our design includes nearly seventy fountain jets, with several that will reach a stunning 60 feet in the air, as well as fire effects and state-of-the-art lighting – all of which will be integrated into Arlington’s high-profile sports and entertainment offerings.”

OTL’s lead designer, Chris Roy, collaborated with The Cordish Companies, architect HKS Architects, landscape architects SWA/Balsley and MMA Texas (the latter of which also served as civil engineer for the project), while OTL’s project executive, John Cunningham, project manager, Kevin Bright and superintendent, Jerry West coordinated the build with general contractor Manhattan Construction on the milestone project.

Contacts:     

   

Alex Caswell / Jenn Quader

Brower Group

(949) 438-6262

acaswell@brower-group.com

www.otl-inc.com.