CLEVELAND — A big day in Cleveland as the Cleveland Cavaliers, Bedrock, and the Cleveland Clinic broke ground on what will become a crucial part of the $3.5 billion Cuyahoga River master plan.

The Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center will benefit the team, the hospital system and the community. . 

What You Need To Know

  • Dan Gilbert said the facility will combine the team's practice facility with experts from the Cleveland Clinic to provide players with the best possible care

  • Cleveland's Mayor Justin Bibb spoke about how this will be a huge part of the Cuyahoga River master plan

  • Donovan Mitchell for the Cleveland Cavaliers spoke about his excitement for the project

City and county leaders joined leadership from the Cleveland Clinic, Cavaliers and Bedrock to break ground on the 210,000 square food facility, which they said will become one of the largest and most advanced training and performance complexes in the world.

Cavs owner Dan Gilbert said the facility will combine the team’s practice facility with experts from the Cleveland Clinic to provide players with the best possible care, and will also offer comprehensive care for the public. Athletes and non-athletes will have access to personalized care using one of the largest sports health data hubs, high-tech testing and training and access to specialists from a wide variety of fields.

Cleveland’s Mayor Justin Bibb spoke about how this will be a huge part of the Cuyahoga River master plan, transforming 35 acres of riverfront land. Donovan Mitchell, a guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers, spoke about his excitement for the project.

“This is going to be huge for the longevity of our careers. I hope this shows everyone in Cleveland how serious we are. And how about basketball and how we’re going to continue to take this to new heights,” he said.

Conversations about this project began 20 years ago. The Cuyahoga River master plan will be a game-changer for Cleveland and Mayor Justin Bibb, saying it’s going to bring over $4 billion in investments to create one of the world’s premier waterfronts.