CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 Construction on a $45 million entertainment center planned for Corpus Christi’s southside has been delayed as the company redesigns part of the project.<\/p>\n
Cinergy Entertainment was supposed to begin construction by the end of 2025<\/a>, but crews have yet to start construction on the site.<\/p>\n Cinergy delays $45 million entertainment center construction in Corpus Christi<\/p>\n The company is now redesigning the project, reducing the number of movie theaters, expanding the arcade floor, and potentially adding their indoor go-kart track sooner than originally planned. This process requires updated architectural and engineering plans, according to Cinergy.<\/p>\n “We wouldn’t have made a $45 million investment here if we didn’t have 100% certainty that it’s an undeserved community when it comes to bowling, amusements, movies,” CEO Jeff Benson said in an interview in Sep. 2025.<\/p>\n The city approved up to about $4 million in tax incentives for the project over 15 years<\/a>, based on projections that the development would generate millions in new tax revenue and bring about 200 jobs to the area.<\/p>\n Community members are eager to see the project move forward.<\/p>\n “I think it’d be actually a really great idea because yes, there’s a bunch of like outdoor activities, but sometimes you need something that’s like indoors,” Jayleen Ingram said.<\/p>\n While Cinergy doesn’t have a new concrete start date, the company says it will share a timeline once it’s finalized. Until then, the property remains an empty field.<\/p>\n This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.<\/p>\n For the latest local news updates, click here<\/a>, or download the KRIS 6 News App. <\/a><\/p>\n