Multiple locations have been looked at as a potential site for a new sports complex in Junction City.

Members of the group working on the project  reported to the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Advisory Committee Tuesday. Bret Deam noted that there have been negotiations with both public and private partners to make something happen. Ben Bennett indicated that there are several options for a location but they have not zeroed in on one yet.

Bennett explained to JC Post the overriding issue has multiple parts, including where the complex will be located.

“Where are we going to put this. We’ve made our minds up that we have a certain parameter that we want to have it. That is, we want it close to the Interstate. Visibility is very important, but also we have to be concerned about costs, infrastructure and the things of that nature that are going to be part of the whole decision about how much money it takes to put this thing together.”

Bennett added they would like a donation, but it’s possible they may not be able to come up with that.

A second issue involves finances. Bennett reported a consultant, Sports Facility Advisory, has been removed from the project. The local committee is now heading up the effort.

There is also a plan to hire one person either full or part-time to oversee the day to day project efforts. Funds from a one percent increase in the transient guest tax that was implemented last year could pay that person’s salary.

On when public announcements could be made on the project, Bennett noted they’re concerned about the timeline. “But we don’t really have any idea yet until couple things fall into place.”