Regional Sports Complex

The steering committee overseeing a feasibility study of the sports complex was given a presentation by consulting company BerryDunn this week.

The state operating and capital budgets were approved by lawmakers in the last days of this year's legislative session last week.

Chelan Douglas Port Authority Economic Development and Capital Projects Director Stacie de Mestre says there's a reason for considering an especially large pool

The findings show a need for more outdoor sports fields as well as an indoor aquatic center and indoor sports facilities.

A new website lets people to take part in a "social pinpoint” forum where they can comment on current sports facilities and post suggestions on an “idea wall”.

The contract, or Professional Services Contract, calls for the New England based firm Berry Dunn to be paid roughly $300,000 to perform the research.