Every single time I read something about Wayne, he’s doing something awesome.
Speaking via video feed, Wayne said he hopes the complex will be a place for families to gather and enjoy themselves for years to come. He apologized for his absence at Tuesday’s groundbreaking because the Colts are preparing for Saturday’s playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens.
“I want everybody to dream with me a little bit,” Wayne said. “To see this not only as a big opportunity for me, but for Jefferson Parish.”
Brandon said Wayne is investing a hefty amount of his personal income to make that dream a reality. Wayne put up about 30 percent of the total construction cost to receive financing and is the sole investor in the project, Brandon said.
Brandon said Wayne was willing to take that risk because he thinks that West Bank residents are desperate for a top-flight bowling alley and a place to take their families. In addition, the former Marrero resident wants to see the community prosper, Brandon said.
“Reggie wanted to do something in the community where he is from,” said Brandon, adding that as an avid bowler, Wayne originally wanted to build only a bowling alley, but decided to expand the project after speaking to consultants. “He really wanted to do something for the area.“
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