Durham County Commissioners unanimously approved a $250 million-plus multi-use sports complex proposal featuring a rare 200-meter indoor track, though Commissioner Michelle Burton demanded written commitments on minority contractor participation and community access.
Commissioners unanimously approved a $250 million-plus multi-use sports complex featuring a rare 200-meter indoor track, 12 courts, and a 5,000-seat arena, projected to generate $35 million annually by year five.
Commissioner Michelle Burton demanded written commitments on minority contractor participation, university partnerships, and community access before the project advances, citing current barriers at Memorial Stadium.
The board adopted a $60 million bond order refinancing county debt and approved $60 million in capital improvements, $6 million for universal pre-K, and $6 million for affordable housing.