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Council approves Exurban Curling’s special‑use permit for indoor facility
Summary
The council approved a special‑use permit to convert a warehouse at 7405 Irvington Road for Exurban Curling, citing recreational and economic benefits and broad support from the Planning Board.
The City Council approved a special‑use permit allowing Exurban Curling to operate an indoor curling facility in a general industrial district near Councilmembers’ districts.
Brian Akert, representing Exurban Curling, described plans to retrofit an existing warehouse for curling sheets, warm rooms and community programming; he said the club could double membership and expand junior and adaptive leagues. "Exurban Curling has actually been around in Omaha since 1958," Akert said, noting the organization’s nonprofit status and its interest in hosting regional competitions. Council Member Pete Festersen and others praised the proposal’s recreational and economic benefits and supported the Planning Board’s recommendation for approval. The motion to approve the special‑use permit passed 6–0.
What’s next: Exurban Curling will continue fundraising for roughly $1,000,000 in retrofit costs and work with planning staff on the interior renovation details required for building permits.
