Berkeley County official says planned regional sports complex would bring billions and thousands of jobs; committee advances local development bill
Jennifer Smith of the Berkeley County Development Authority described 'Project All Star,' a planned regional sports and events complex, and testified that the project could generate significant economic impact and jobs over 10 years; the committee reported SB749 to the full Senate after a brief ethics question from a senator with ties to WVU Medicine.
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Jennifer Smith, representing the Berkeley County Development Authority, testified in support of Senate Bill 749 and described Project All Star as a planned regional sports and events complex sited near Exit 8 on property the development authority owns. Smith said the project would include eight convertible indoor courts and multiple outdoor tournament fields, described partnerships with WVU Medicine and private operators, and identified consultants and bond advisors helping the authority.
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