Fairchild's new Kennewick cinema will look a lot like Queensgate

Site work has begun on the much-anticipated new Fairchild Cinema at Kennewick's Canyon Lakes.

Fairchild announced plans for a 10-screen complex in the 2900 block of South Quinlan Street near the Kennewick Walmart last year.

Fairchild finalized permits with the city of Kennewick and will formally break ground next week.

The theater is designed by Paradigm Designs, a Michigan firm that designed Fairchild's cinemas in Richland and Pasco. Fairchild will act as its own general contractor. The Kennewick design will echo its Richland spot at Queensgate and will include at least two premium screens with Dolby Atmos sound.

Gesa Credit Union is providing financing.

The cinema will have reclining seats, and sell alcohol, traditional movie concession snacks and entree items.

The Tri-Cities company also operates cinemas in Pasco, Richland and Moses Lake.

The Canyon Lakes addition will boost its screen total to 42.

Fairchild purchased the 8.6-acre Kennewick property in 2011. At the time, Fairchild said the new theater would employ about 40 people.

This story was originally published June 20, 2018 at 6:45 PM with the headline "Fairchild's new Kennewick cinema will look a lot like Queensgate."