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Feasibility study recommends 50,000 sq ft aquatic center at Lewis Soccer Complex; staff to refine design and funding options

Fayetteville City Council (agenda session) · September 9, 2025
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Summary

Consultants presented an 18‑month aquatic‑center feasibility study recommending a 50,000 sq ft indoor facility with indoor/outdoor components, identified Lewis Soccer Complex as a preferred site, and reported robust public engagement (staff summarized surveys totaling roughly 2,800–3,000 responses).

Fayetteville’s parks and recreation staff and consultants presented findings from an 18‑month aquatic‑center feasibility study that recommends a base project and outlines a path toward detailed design and funding.

Lee Farmer, recreation superintendent, introduced the study and turned the presentation over to Doug Whitaker of Water Technology, who described extensive public engagement and a market analysis indicating demand for both indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities. Whitaker said public input supported a year‑round indoor facility with lap…

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