This past week, 20 new building permits were issued statewide for construction projects exceeding $1 million. Of those, eight are for projects in and around Huntsville.
A $1.8 million permit was issued for renovations to the Carrie Matthews Recreation Center in Decatur, a much-anticipated project for the city.
Carrie Matthews Rec Center renovations underway
The Decatur City Council approved a $1.87 million bid on Monday, May 4, by Building Construction Associates (BCA) to restore Carrie Matthews Recreation Center, which has been shuttered since 2019.
In November 2025, the council approved spending up to $2.5 million to restore and renovate the center after an assessment over the summer concluded the building was structurally sound…