NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pa. —
A multimillion-dollar sports complex could potentially come to the North Huntingdon area.
About 15 to 18 acres of land on North Huntingdon’s public works property could soon transform into a $10 million dollar sports complex.
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Shane Larkin, owner of the N Zone Sports-Westmoreland franchise, made the proposal to the North Huntingdon Board of Commissioners in December.
“We’re trying to make sure that it’s very inclusive and it’s going to provide a lot of people in the community for opportunity to get out and participate in community sports programs, both youth and adult,” he said.
The project is still in the beginning stages, but funding is backed by Sean Street with RocStreet Sports. The complex would be privately owned on the township’s property, and called RocStreet Sports Complex.
Larkin said they are looking for a long-term lease of about 40 years. Larkin said they did not want to get tax dollars involved.
“The reality is we don’t even have an agreement in place for the land lease. But that’s what we’re discussing with North Huntingdon right now, potentially leasing space down at their public works site,” Larkin said.
The complex would have indoor and outdoor turf fields for both for multi-sport use. It will have one indoor field and then six outdoor fields. It will be equipped with basketball courts, pickleball courts, and some office spaces.
The renderings shown are subject to change.
Jason Atwood, the board president, said he is thrilled about the possibility of the complex.
“I almost thought it was too good to be true. This is something that the area needs, especially the township needs,” Atwood said.
He said the board is doing their due diligence right now, and they want to protect the taxpayer.
“Right now, it is completely 100% investor funded. There would be no nothing from the township other than the authorization to lease the land,” Atwood said.
Township Manager Harry Faulk said the money from the lease would go back to the township.
“Any money we receive from the lease payments would put it into a savings account or a rainy day fund in case we have to do any improvements after they leave, after our long-term lease,” Faulk said.
Once approved, Larkin is hopeful they can get to work quickly.
“Once we are able to get a lease agreement in place, I would say it’s probably an 18-month build timeline is what I’ve been given as far as estimation by an actual builder,” Larkin said.
Fault said there would have to be public comment, and then the board can vote on the complex.