A final version of the plan for a proposed sports complex in Junction City is in the works.

The Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Committee received an update on the project Tuesday afternoon from Brian Field.

Field reported that they have decided to move forward with drafting the final version of what they want the proposed sports complex to look like.

“We have hired Brett Deam, of Deam & Deam LLC Architecture to design the facility, come up with a more permanent design. We had somewhat of a design to begin with, kind of preliminary design, and now we are going to come up with our final design and go ahead and cost the project,” said Field.

They are expecting the plan to take about 60 days to complete. Currently the group is looking at four combination baseball and softball fields, one regulation size baseball field and a multi-use green space that would could be used for such sports as football, lacrosse, and soccer.

The location has not been revealed at this point, but Field indicated that they have several to choose from and have one in particular in mind.

“We’ve pretty much come to a decision on the site that we think is most feasible, and we think is more affordable. That’s what it’s going to come down to, the best place for the best price.”

Funding has continued to be a major topic when it comes to such a project and currently there is money being generated through a 1 percent increase to the transient guest tax that went into effect in January. To this point that tax increase has raised $44,244.37 to be used specifically for the Sports Complex.

Private funding and advertisement are also funding sources the group is looking into. Field added,”we’re also looking at some grant opportunities.”

You can hear the complete interview with Field this Saturday morning in the 8 o’clock hour during Sports Saturday on KJCK 1420 AM.