
Originally Posted by
HerdBot
The initial bonding estimate is using a ridiculously low 2% growth and will generate between 37-41 million. Just like the Fargodome, it's way too low.
As the population grows, so do the number of visitors. More people getting married, holiday visitors etc
The Airport expansion is almost complete and it will drive more visitors by offering more routes and more competitive rates
It's not considering other major traffic driving projects that will be coming online or recent ones the impact hasn't been felt yet
We just opened the Fargo Parks Sports Center and it will take a few years before it's running at full throttle because events are booked out in advance. But once it is, tournaments are going to explode. They haven't even started the outdoor field components which will be bigger than the indoor. It's 50 acres of outdoor turf
Moorhead Picklball Facility is opening soon in the old Sunmart and will have 15 pickleball courts. Combined with the Sports Center it's the largest collection of indoor Picklball courts in the region
The Empire Sports Complex is only 2 years old and it has 6 basketball courts
Matson Field and the Jake at Concordia are doing some huge renovations to host tournaments and track meets. Something they haven't done recently
The Island Park Pool renovation will have an actual competition pool. Opening this summer
Red River Regional Marksmanship Center is entering its first year of a 5 million dollar expansion and will host tournaments
Many other projects on the horizon including a Science Museum, a Childrens Museums and the Diversion Greenway, et
Maybe this year it could be slower growth but the future is bright
Same mistake they made with the Fargodome. We like to take that small time ah shucks approach