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Travel Lane County outlines $60M plan for indoor multi‑use sports facility, asks county to anchor financing

Lane County Board of Commissioners · April 29, 2026
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Summary

Travel Lane County presented plan for an indoor sports facility (8 basketball/16 volleyball courts) estimated at roughly $60 million (excluding land) and said decision‑grade feasibility work and a public anchor commitment are needed to attract private partners.

Travel Lane County and county staff presented a quarterly update on April 28 about a proposed indoor multi‑use sports facility intended to meet year‑round demand for court space and drive sports tourism in Lane County.

Samara Phillips, Travel Lane County president and CEO (joining virtually), said the facility is modeled to produce about $21.6 million in new visitor spending annually when it reaches maturity and would likely be operationally sustainable after three years. "This project is a gift to Lane County for decades to…

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