Rowdy Gaines
"Olympic Commentator"
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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
WilmingtonBiz
WECT News 6
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
