A multimillion-dollar sports complex could potentially be coming to the North Huntingdon area. About 15 to 18 acres of land on North Huntingdon public works land could soon be converted into a $10 million sports complex. Shane Larkin, owner of the N Zone Sports-Westmoreland franchise, made the proposal to the North Huntingdon Board of Commissioners in December. “We're trying to make sure it's very inclusive and gives a lot of people in the community the opportunity to get out and participate in community sports programs, both youth and adult,” he said. The project is still in its early stages, but funding is supported by Sean Street and RocStreet Sports. The complex would be privately owned on township property and named RocStreet Sports Complex. Larkin said they are looking for a long-term lease of about 40 years. Larkin said they didn't want to involve taxpayer money. “The reality is that we don’t even have a land lease agreement. But that’s what we’re talking about with North Huntingdon right now, potentially leasing space on their public works site,” Larkin said. The complex would have indoor and outdoor turf fields for multisport use. There will be an infield and then six outfields. It will be equipped with basketball courts, pickleball courts and some office space. The representations shown are subject to change. Jason Atwood, the board chairman, said he was excited about the possibility of the complex. “I almost thought it was too good to be true. This is something the region needs, especially the community,” Atwood said. He said the board is conducting its due diligence and they want to protect the taxpayer. “Right now it is 100% funded by investors. There is nothing from the community other than permission to lease the land,” Atwood said. Township Manager Harry Faulk said the money from the lease would go back to the township. “Any money we receive from lease payments we put into a savings account or emergency fund in case we need to make any improvements after we leave, under our long-term lease,” Faulk said. Once approved, Larkin hopes they can begin work quickly. “Once we're able to get a lease in place, I would say it's probably an 18-month construction schedule, which is what I've received from an actual contractor,” Larkin said. Fault said public comment would need to be made and then the board could vote on the complex.
NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pa. –
A multimillion-dollar sports complex could potentially be coming to the North Huntingdon area.
About 15 to 18 acres of land on North Huntingdon public works land could soon be converted into a $10 million sports complex.
Shane Larkin, owner of the N Zone Sports-Westmoreland franchise, made the proposal to the North Huntingdon Board of Commissioners in December.
“We're trying to make sure it's very inclusive and gives a lot of people in the community the opportunity to get out and participate in community sports programs, both youth and adult,” he said.
The project is still in its early stages, but funding is supported by Sean Street and RocStreet Sports. The complex would be privately owned on township property and named RocStreet Sports Complex.
Larkin said they are looking for a long-term lease of about 40 years. Larkin said they didn't want to involve taxpayer money.
“The reality is that we don’t even have an agreement to lease the land. But that’s what we’re discussing with North Huntingdon right now, potentially leasing space on their public works site,” Larkin said.
The complex would feature both indoor and outdoor turf fields suitable for multiple sports. There will be an infield and then six outfields. It will be equipped with basketball courts, pickleball courts and some office space.
The representations shown are subject to change.
Jason Atwood, the board chairman, said he was excited about the possibility of the complex.
“I almost thought it was too good to be true. This is something the region needs, especially the community,” Atwood said.
He said the board is conducting its due diligence and wants to protect taxpayers.
“Right now it is 100% funded by investors. There is nothing from the community other than permission to lease the land,” Atwood said.
Township Manager Harry Faulk said the money from the lease would go back to the township.
“Any money we receive from lease payments we put into a savings account or emergency fund in case we need to make any improvements after we leave, under our long-term lease,” Faulk said.
Once approved, Larkin hopes they can begin work quickly.
“Once we're able to get a lease in place, I would say it's probably an 18-month construction schedule, which is what I've received from an actual contractor,” Larkin said.
Fault said public comment would need to be made and then the board could vote on the complex.
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