The proposed 16,000 square feet community recreation center is envisioned as a comprehensive  “multi-generational” facility that

offers something for people of all ages and reflects the community’s vision of high priority community and recreation spaces.  The center will include a gymnasium/banquet hall, aerobic and fitness facilities, kitchen, meeting rooms and classrooms.

 

The facility would create recreational opportunities that would impact the area’s high rates of obesity and enhance the health and fitness of the community. To this end,  It will be a critical part of Mt. Pleasant’s efforts to improve the quality of life for the residents served.

 

In addition, there is a considerable positive economic impact to the community that could be gained through the construction of a new facility. Direct impacts include the creation of a place for community events and private  event rentals, job creation, new revenues from admission and usage fees from local users, event participants, spectators and visitors.  Indirect impacts from the facility include attracting businesses, new residents and retirees to the area which will enhance real estate values.

 

An operational pro-forma for the proposed facility was developed based on the existing and projected demographics, proposed facility amenities and concept, staffing, operating requirements and proposed resident/non-resident fee structure.  The facility is estimated to average 197 daily individual admissions resulting in over 70,920 users per year.  These figures do not include recreation class registrants, rentals, spectators and special event attendance.