Travel Lane County is calling for the construction of a new indoor sports facility, saying it could increase winter tourism in the region.

Some proposed features of the multi-use facility are an indoor track, and basketball, pickleball and volleyball courts. Andy Vobora, the Vice President of Stakeholder Relations at Travel Lane County, said the building could also be used for conventions or concerts.

Vobora said the hope is to attract sports teams and fans from other cities, to combat the current drop in patrons that Lane County hotels face each winter.

“One of the things with youth sports in particular that we've seen in recent years is it's somewhat recession proof and even COVID-proof," he said. "Parents who want to see their kids involved in athletics go to great lengths.”

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