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Consultants present feasibility study for Greater Waco aquatic learning center; court records report
Summary
Consultants told McLennan County commissioners a $40,000 feasibility study finds demand for multiple aquatics facility options, with capital costs ranging roughly $30—60$70 million and operating deficits likely even with a 60—65% cost-recovery projection.
Mike Vogel, executive director of the Greater Waco Sports Commission, and consultant George Dynas presented a feasibility study on Jan. 20 that examined options for an aquatic learning center to serve the Waco region.
The study, paid for by the Sports Commission, surveyed the McLennan County market and modeled five facility types. "This is a $40,000 feasibility study," Vogel said, describing the commissions effort to identify community and competitive aquatics needs. Dynas said the countys population base of roughly 270,000 people supports consideration of larger competitive and community pools.
The report examined…
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