Heber Valley nonprofit seeks statewide support for $132M sports complex with scholarship focus
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A nonprofit seeking to build the Rocky Mountain Global Peace & Sports Complex in Heber Valley presented a scalable $132M project (two ice arenas, courts, dorms, charter‑school facility), emphasizing scholarships for low‑income youth and private fundraising; committee members asked about charter authorization and how access and affordability will be guaranteed post‑Olympics.
Representatives of a nonprofit described a proposal for the Rocky Mountain Global Peace & Sports Complex in Heber Valley and requested statewide support. The concept includes two indoor ice arenas, basketball courts, dormitories, a charter‑school component and a multi‑sport field; presenters characterized total cost at $132 million and said the project is scalable.
The nonprofit said the model emphasizes scholarships for children in need and that fundraising commitments and partnerships are tentatively in place pending a final MOU with Wasatch County. Laurie (Lori) Veil, the project's representative, said scholarship funding would be privately raised and the facility would pursue revenue through national tournaments and other events to achieve financial independence.
Committee members pressed on details: who would authorize the charter school, how low‑income access would be guaranteed after Olympic use, and what private commitments are in hand. Presenters pointed to a 45‑slide business plan available online and said they would provide more details; they also confirmed the package is scalable and that some private and foundation support has been tentatively committed.
