Halfacre Construction celebrates groundbreaking with The Salvation Army of Manatee for new outdoor pavilion 

— Halfacre Construction Company, a Lakewood Ranch-based commercial construction company, recently celebrated the groundbreaking for The Dann Bouwer Community Pavilion for The Salvation Army of Manatee County. 

The new outdoor pavilion building will include an open-air sports court with large overhead fans, restrooms and storage facilities. The building will be used for kids’ camps, church gatherings and luncheons, sports activities and more. Bouwer was a longtime supporter of The Salvation Army’s mission, and he recently passed away.

“This is a special project for me as Dann Bouwer was my first employer in high school and his wife was my elementary school PE teacher,” said Travis Windham, project manager for Halfacre Construction Company. “Our families have been close for years, and it is a true honor and privilege to work on this project for the community.” 

Construction on the pavilion located at 5328 24th Street in Bradenton will begin at the end of this month and is slated for completion at the end of October. Phase two will include a splash pad adjacent to the new building. 

About Halfacre Construction Company

Halfacre is the area’s oldest, most established, locally owned and operated private commercial construction company. Their foundational strengths stand as evidence that its commercial and industrial construction projects will be delivered on time, within budget, with the utmost integrity and with the expertise and financial strength needed for success. Halfacre Construction also offers its expertise as a green builder with the knowledge and abilities to produce viable, effective alternatives to reduce energy consumption and preserve natural resources. Staff includes U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) certified professionals who have demonstrated proficiency in green building practices and who possess a thorough grasp of the LEED Green Building Rating System. For more information, please visit www.HalfacreConstruction.com.