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Nonprofit presents $132M sports complex plan for Heber Valley, says scholarships will prioritize low‑income youth

Transportation Infrastructure Appropriation Subcommittee · February 4, 2026

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Summary

Representatives of a nonprofit (Thunderbolt/Thunderheart) presented a scalable proposal (total cited $132M) for a multipurpose sports and training complex in Heber Valley that would include ice arenas, courts, dormitories and a charter school; presenters said scholarships and tournament revenue would support low‑income access but acknowledged parts remain privately funded and MOUs are in development.

A nonprofit group presenting on a proposed Rocky Mountain Global Peace and Sports Complex described a large, scalable project in Heber Valley intended to provide athletic facilities, scholarships and youth programming.

The nonprofit’s representative said the complex would include two indoor ice arenas, two basketball courts, a charter school, dormitories, wellness and training facilities and outdoor fields. Presenters said the total cost estimate is about $132 million and that the project is scalable. They emphasized scholarships and private funding as core components to ensure access for low‑income children and described ongoing work to finalize an MOU with Wasatch County for property.

Committee members asked whether the charter component would be paid for by the RFA; the presenter said the charter school is not part of the state funding request and that the nonprofit is seeking private grant and foundation partners for scholarship and charter support. Members also asked how the nonprofit would guarantee post‑Olympics access for low‑income students; presenters said tournament revenue and a diversified revenue model are planned but that details remain in the business plan and supplemental materials posted online.

What happens next: The nonprofit noted a 45‑slide business plan is available online and said it will continue collaborative work with Wasatch County and potential private funders; the committee did not move to fund the request during the meeting.