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Rowdy Gaines
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UPDATE: 2025 SFC Feasibility Study Concludes High Local Demand for WAC

The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), the largest operator of sports venues in the nation, recently completed a comprehensive feasibility study of the Wilmington Aquatic Center (WAC), including numerous meetings with various local stakeholders. Based on a thorough review and analysis, the feasibility study concluded: "SFC views the Wilmington Aquatic Center as a viable opportunity to develop a first-class venue that can attract national and international events while also providing a community amenity for which there is high local need and demand."

See Below for Press Coverage of WAC:

Wilma Magazine, Spring 2025: Cover Article About Olympian and WAC Spokesperson, Kathleen Baker

https://www.wilmamag.com/gold-getter/

Port City Daily

https://portcitydaily.com/latest-news/2024/12/10/mini-olympic-like-village-pool-and-rec-center-planned-in-time-for-2028-summer-games/

WilmingtonBiz

https://www.wilmingtonbiz.com/more_news/2024/12/05/a_first_look_at_a_planned_aquatic_center_and_recreation_village/26166

WECT News 6 

https://www.wect.com/2024/12/05/aquatic-center-inclusive-recreational-space-be-heart-new-olsen-farm-recreation-village/

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/mindandbody/nonprofits-plan-to-build-135-acre-inclusive-recreation-center/ar-AA1vsMLL

WWAY 3 

https://www.wwaytv3.com/135-acre-aquatic-sports-complex-coming-to-wilmington/

Wilmington StarNews

Front Page, Jan 4, 2025, "Concerts, hotel among plans for area sports complex" by Daniel Sheehan

Front Page, Dec 9, 2024, "2 Sports Recreation Centers Coming Olsen Farm Recreation Village will be home to WAC and ACCESS" by Daniel Sheehan

StarNews Article on msn.com

Dec 30, 2024:  https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/a-sports-complex-in-new-hanover-to-include-major-swim-center-and-recreation-village/ar-AA1vk9Dg

StarNews Article on yahoo! sports

Dec 5, 2024:  https://sports.yahoo.com/sports-complex-hanover-major-swim-120408743.html

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