CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va.— Governor Jim Justice announced Tuesday afternoon the final funding for the Chief Logan Recreational Center renovation project.
This project has been an important piece of a broader effort to boost Southern West Virginia’s economy.
We just delivered final dollars for the $13M Chief Logan Recreational Center renovation project! The upgrades are going to provide a huge boost for Southern West Virginia’s economy. This space is going to be a shining gem for local residents and visitors from all over the world. pic.twitter.com/uqkXx1Z0X1
— Governor Jim Justice (@WVGovernor) December 31, 2024
Justice will be investing $200,000 for the center to use to finish the renovations. After this final investment and the combined total state and federal contributions surpassing $11.5 million and $1.5 million, the total for the whole project is $13 million.
The renovation will see some key features at the center including, two fully turfed ballfields, three indoor tennis courts, a modern fitness, expanded fitness spaces, a multipurpose building with courts for basketball and tennis, and a permanent sediment control pond connected to several hiking trails. Having the new rec center in Logan County will help position Southern West Virginia as a major destination for sports, outdoor activities and wellness.
Justice says that this project means that a lot to Southern West Virginia and the community.
“This project means a whole lot to the future of Logan County and Southern West Virginia,” Gov. Justice said in a press release. “We’re building more than just a rec center; we’re creating an economic hub that will serve this region for generations. West Virginia is truly on a rocket ship ride, and I’m excited to see us keep soaring, especially in a place like Southern West Virginia. This place has some of the best people on the planet that deserve funds, and we are going to continue investing in this region.”
The project is expected to be finished in 2025.