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Last week they started some new utility or sewer work just east of the Jimmy Johns. It is could be for the new hotel going in or this complex.

On a side note, is this still going to be called the "Omaha" Multisports Complex?

I don't think they've name it yet. I bet they sell the rights. Scheel's paid for the naming rights of a youth complex in Overland Park. Could see them doing it here too.

Greg

Was out there today looking at some of the sewer pipes for the hotel. When we were there, I noticed a couple trucks out on the sod farm where the multi sports complex will be built. They didn't have any logos on them.

Brad wrote:Was out there today looking at some of the sewer pipes for the hotel. When we were there, I noticed a couple trucks out on the sod farm where the multi sports complex will be built. They didn't have any logos on them.

I must have missed the hotel announcement, does anybody have a link?

Brad wrote:Was out there today looking at some of the sewer pipes for the hotel. When we were there, I noticed a couple trucks out on the sod farm where the multi sports complex will be built. They didn't have any logos on them.

Could they be for the sod operations or has that stopped already?

Linkin5 wrote:I must have missed the hotel announcement, does anybody have a link?

I did a search and don't see anything on here. Its a Comfort Inn and Suites, east of Jimmy Johns, north of American National Bank/Summer Kitchen.

Brad wrote:

Linkin5 wrote:I must have missed the hotel announcement, does anybody have a link?

I did a search and don't see anything on here. Its a Comfort Inn and Suites, east of Jimmy Johns, north of American National Bank/Summer Kitchen.

Gotcha, thanks. Surprised there's another hotel going in that's five all together.

Linkin5 wrote:Surprised there's another hotel going in that's five all together.

I was told the reason there are usually so many hotels in certain areas is that a lot of people and businesses are brand loyal, so there are usually a couple different offerings by Marriott and also a couple different offerings by Hilton in the tourist or destination areas like Downtown, Southport, Etc.

Doesn't hurt that it's right off the interstate, too. That will always be a major draw for multiple hotels.

So was this thing a puff of smoke?

Nope.

They talk about the funding in this article.

http://www.omaha.com/news/legislature/b ... 4d193.html

Greg S wrote:They talk about the funding in this article.

http://www.omaha.com/news/legislature/b ... 4d193.html

Here is the info on the Complex:

The La Vista sport complex has been estimated to cost $125 million. Local officials said it could be built with $50 million from the state, $10 million from the city and the rest through private donations.
The complex’s 185-acre site near Interstate 80 and Giles Road in La Vista will feature two Olympic-sized pools, 12 soccer fields, 24 tennis courts, and turf fields that could support soccer and lacrosse.
Plans are for work on the site, which is in an area prone to flooding, to start this year, and the facility is scheduled to open in 2017.

Here's the latest:

http://www.omaha.com/news/legislature/b ... 1743f.html

Wow and this is still supposed to open next year....

KMTV3 is airing a story on this tonigh.

When complete, the Nebraska Multisport Complex will be a game changer fo

Still open late 2017 or early 2018.

http://www.kmtv.com/news/local-news/whe ... -the-state

This will be a fantastic addition to the area. Hopefully it will get other similar projects off the ground. These things are gold mines. KC has a bunch and keeps adding more for the various sports.

Greg

It really could be the catalyst for more growth in that area. Omaha has great potential to be a regional host for events. I know there are already a ton of little league tournaments in the Omaha around the same time as the CWS every year. There is also the president's day volleyball tournament at the CLink each year. It would be great to add another sport or two as well.

A PDF for this facility.

http://www.sarpy.com/countyboard/NMSC%2 ... 2016_1.pdf

Wow...never heard of this project. Exciting..!

From the World Herald article today:

In the most optimistic projections, the pool will be installed at the multisport complex near Interstate 80 and Giles Road in late summer 2018, just before its projected opening that fall.

I hope the Bradcopter got some shots off this project.

MTO wrote:I hope the Bradcopter got some shots off this project.

A former sod far full of weeds? Nope.

Brad wrote:

MTO wrote:I hope the Bradcopter got some shots off this project.

A former sod far full of weeds? Nope.

Oh my bad I thought grading was done and site prep was starting.

A "Coming Soon" sign with a rendering and some brief info went up on Giles next to this property yesterday afternoon:

Also note the slight name change from Omaha Multisports Complex to Nebraska Multisports Complex.

skinzfan23 wrote:Also note the slight name change from Omaha Multisports Complex to Nebraska Multisports Complex.

I think that is a nice touch and a good thing.

Omaha multi sport complex sounded more cosmopolitan they shoulda kept it.

MTO wrote:Omaha multi sport complex sounded more cosmopolitan they shoulda kept it.

Agreed, but La Vista isn't in Omaha last I checked…

MTO wrote:Omaha multi sport complex sounded more cosmopolitan they shoulda kept it.

Don't know why there would be an advantage to sounding more like a cocktail.

MTO wrote:Omaha multi sport complex sounded more cosmopolitan they shoulda kept it.

I wonder if Cassling was jaded Omaha passed on the project.

Yeah with Omaha not contributing to it, makes sense to change the name.

Greg

Not that I'm arguing my point but it wouldn't be the first time a company used the name of the populations center while locating outside of it and it wouldn't be the last. I'd figure you guys would be well aware of that.

MTO wrote:Not that I'm arguing my point but it wouldn't be the first time a company used the name of the populations center while locating outside of it and it wouldn't be the last. I'd figure you guys would be well aware of that.

Werner Park in Papillion. Omaha Storm Chasers.

You could do that. I think in this scenario though where Omaha was going to have it but decided not to pony up, I can definitely see why they chose to go the other direction.

With the Chasers, they are trying to sell tickets metro area wide and did not want to alienate the largest portion of their fan base. I'm not sure I would have every purchased a Papillion Storm Chasers hat or sweatshirt. But for my kids sports I'm obviously going to take them where ever our games are scheduled and the tournaments are, the name of the complex does not matter.

Greg

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Omaha Storm Chasers of Papillion.

They can call this thing whatever they want as long as they actually start it. It's gonna be a huge boost for the surrounding area and Omaha overall.

Garrett wrote:Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Omaha Storm Chasers of Papillion.

Those are both bad. The Angels have been ridiculed for that naming mess.

Greg

Linkin5 wrote:They can call this thing whatever they want as long as they actually start it. It's gonna be a huge boost for the surrounding area and Omaha overall.

Agreed, we are so far behind our surrounding cities on youth complexes. So much money to be made by the area.

Greg