The sports and events complex is a planned premier indoor athletic and entertainment complex built to generate new investment into the community e.g., new hotels, restaurants, and retail. The complex is designed to host youth tournaments, training, and community recreation. It aims to enhance local quality of life, attract regional tourism, and stimulate economic growth through youth sports-driven activities, visitation and spending.
LOCATION AND SIZE OF THE SPORTS & EVENTS
COMPLEX?
At the southwest corner of Bower Road and Jackson Street, Macomb, Illinois. The complex itself will be constructed on 8.18 acres of a 30-acre parcel and will be approximately 124,000SF of indoor space.
WHAT TYPES OF SPORTS & EVENTS WILL THE FACILITY ACCOMMODATE?
The main court area (approximately 72,800SF) will support 8 regulation hardwood basketball courts, 16 volleyball courts, and 24 pickleball courts. Potential hosted events are endless: wrestling, archery, gymnastics, concerts, dog shows, pageants, conferences, trade shows, and graduations. The sky is the limit.
WHAT ADDITIONAL AMENITIES WILL BE INCLUDED?
Amenities will include a family entertainment center (arcade, virtual reality, play climb/adventure, esports, and a redemption store), flex space comprised of: café kitchen, event/team meeting space, office space and up to 5,000SF of medical lease space for physical therapy, sports medicine/ performance, and rehabilitation.
WHAT IS THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF DEVELOPMENT?
The projected development cost is approximately $58.4 million for the indoor complex and site improvements, based on research and financial modeling by the Sports Facilities Companies (SFC).
WHO IS MANAGING THE PLANNING AND ANALYSIS FOR THIS PROJECT?
The City of Macomb has partnered with the Sports Facilities Companies and IRR Corporate & Public Finance, LLC; both are national experts in sports venue design, finance, and management. SFC oversees more than 93 facilities in 36 states, including projects in Springfield and Mattoon, Illinois.
HOW WILL THE FACILITY IMPACT MACOMB’S LOCAL ECONOMY?
At stabilization (Year 5), the project is projected to generate $15.5 million in annual direct spending, over 156,000 annual visitors, and approximately 24,000 hotel room nights. The venue will attract non-local spending that benefits local restaurants, hotels, and retailers.
