Kalahari Resort and Conference Center
Kalahari Resorts is bringing a wave of excitement to Fredericksburg and the Mid-Atlantic region, pending City approvals and final agreement of terms. The nation's leading innovator in waterpark resort development announced plans to embark on a $200 million indoor waterpark/resort/event complex in the Celebrate Virginia tourism district of Fredericksburg.
This webpage is dedicated to making all of the information the City has available on the new Kalahari Resort project accessible to the public. A public hearing and prior City Council meetings have already been held, and links to the minutes for those meetings and/or public hearings will be listed below as they become available. Also included is a link to a presentation by the City Economic Development Director at the January 15, 2008, Public Hearing, as well as the Ordinance establishing the Tourism Zone at Celebrate Virginia.
- Kalahari Schematic Design
- Request from Kalahari Resorts for Edit of Agreement - April 17, 2008
- City Manager's Presentation Regarding Kalahari Resorts - April 8, 2008, Public Hearing (Powerpoint presentatioin)
- Draft Performance and Incentive Agreement (considered April 8, 2008)
The Performance Agreement is a draft document which is subject to City Council review. Exhibits included in the document are:
Exhibit A - Project Development Area
Exhibit B - Form of Bond
Exhibit C - Kalahari Water and Sewer
Exhibit D - Kalahari Signage
Exhibit E - City Resolution
Exhibit F - Authority Resolution
Exhibit G - Notices
- Proposed Kalahari Tourism Zone Ordinance
- “Evaluation of Incentive Proposal for Kalahari Resorts”
At the March 18th work session, Mr. Jim Prost gave a PowerPoint presentation titled “Evaluation of Incentive Proposal for Kalahari Resorts”. To view the content of this presentation, click here. Additionally, the work session was televised and is available for viewing on cable access Channel 24 on Cox Cable on a daily basis.
- Kalahari Public Hearing Rescheduled
- Memo from Economic Development & Tourism Director Kevin Gullette submitting the Kalahari Letter of Intent for consideration
- Kalahari Project Press Release (November 16, 2007)
- January 7, 2008, Letter of Intent
- Minutes of January 8, 2008, City Council meeting, where the letter of intent was presented for review
- PowerPoint document presented at the January 15, 2008, Public Hearing
- The City Ordinance authorizing the establishment of a Tourism Zone
Kalahari Frequently Asked Questions
- How will our fire and police departments be affected?
- How will our water supply be impacted? Are we able to supply what water Kalahari will require?
- Will Kalahari’s water supply be impacted if the City establishes drought restrictions in the future?
- Does a project like Kalahari fit into the long-term plan for Fredericksburg?
- What will Kalahari’s impact be on local traffic?
- How does a project like Kalahari fit our image as a historic City?
How will our fire and police departments be affected?
Both departments have provided memos to City Council that outline the potential impact of Kalahari to their current levels of service.
- Fire department memo
- Police department memo
How will our water supply be impacted? Are we actually able to supply what Kalahari will require?
The Public Works department presented information to City Council regarding the projected water and sewer demand of Kalahari.
- Public Works memo
Will Kalahari’s water supply be impacted if the City establishes drought restrictions in the future?
If the City of Fredericksburg puts water use restrictions into place, Kalahari will be held to the same limitations of use as all businesses. There will be no plan for Kalahari to receive different treatment than any other Fredericksburg business.
Does a project like Kalahari fit into the long-term plan for Fredericksburg?
The City’s Comprehensive Plan and the Jump!Start plan both anticipated that future growth in the Celebrate Virginia area would include a resort similar to Kalahari.
- Please review the Comprehensive Plan and the Jump!Start plan.
What will Kalahari’s impact be on local traffic?
The Planning and Community Development department has written a memo outlining the anticipated impact on local traffic.
- Kalahari Resorts Q&A Planning Department Memo
How does a project like Kalahari fit our image as a historic City?
As noted in a previous question, the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the Jump!Start Plan both address the long-term planning that include projects like Kalahari in the City’s plans for future growth. Additionally, the Planning and Community Development department’s memo from the previous question outlines the exact portion of the Comprehensive Plan that addresses this question.
In addition to the information presented here, please visit the following websites for additional information on the companies involved:
Kalahari Resorts
Silver Companies and Celebrate Virginia
If you would like to comment on the Kalahari project, please email Kevin Gullette, Director of Economic Development and Tourism.
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