Project Status & Latest Updates

What we learned:

The Travel Lane County Board discussed a conditional agreement related to due diligence on the former Royal Caribbean property. This discussion did not authorize Travel Lane County to enter an agreement or select a site. Without County approval, Travel Lane County cannot use Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) funds for capital or predevelopment work.

Why this matters:

Evaluating potential sites involves time and expense. The discussion was procedural, aimed only at positioning Travel Lane County to evaluate a site and perform due diligence, if the county authorizes TLT funds for capital or predevelopment work in the future. This authority discussion reflects the existing funding structure and capital limitations established through prior county funding decisions.

Therefore, this discussion does not represent a project decision. 

What happens next:

Travel Lane County continues to evaluate multiple potential locations. The organization is scheduled to appear before the Board of County Commissioners on January 27, 2026, to discuss capital authority and next steps in the predevelopment process.

What we learned:

Analysis by Sports Facilities Companies indicates the region would need the equivalent of eight indoor basketball courts or sixteen volleyball courts for a tournament-capable facility, which would also provide adequate space for other sports and activities, such as wrestling, cheerleading and more.

Why this matters:

Understanding facility requirements helps inform site evaluations, layout considerations and operational planning.

What happens next:

This information will be used in ongoing due diligence, evaluations and feasibility analysis.

What we learned:

A local construction contractor is working to provide cost estimates for both scenarios: new construction or the remodel of an existing site.

Why this matters:

Independent, local cost estimates ensure accuracy to help inform decision-making.

What happens next:

An updated cost estimate is expected by late January.

What we learned:

Travel Lane County continues to evaluate multiple potential locations and is coordinating early due diligence with site owners and partners.

Why this matters:

Understanding feasibility across several sites is a key part of responsible predevelopment work.

What happens next:

Additional details will be shared as zoning and traffic information becomes available for sites under consideration.