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Consultant says O'Fallon could support an 8-court field house; construction likely needs bonding
Summary
A consultant-led feasibility study presented to the Parks & Environment Committee found strong local and regional demand for a multiuse indoor sports facility and recommended an 8-court, multiuse field house (about 97,000–115,000 sq ft); staff said operations could cover day-to-day costs but debt service would likely require bonds or other funding.
A consultant presented an eight‑month feasibility study to the Parks & Environment Committee that found strong resident and regional demand for a multiuse indoor sports facility, recommending an eight‑court design with indoor turf, a walking track and functional training space if the city can fund a larger footprint.
The presenter said the study—prepared by Ballard King & Associates and Darren Barr—surveyed nearly 1,000 participants and convened focus groups including local sports organizations and schools. The three most requested features were indoor turf, a walking trail and a functional training area. The consultant said the recommended building size ranges between about 97,000 and…
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