HOPKINS CO., KY (WFIE) -
There's a chance to weigh in on a multi-million dollar sports complex under construction in Hopkins County.
The county has hired a consulting group to conduct a 25 question survey to gather input from the community.
The survey will be available for the next two weeks and the county is hoping this will help them answer some questions surrounding this project.
"I think it's taking too long for one, but I think it's a very good thing for the community," said Hopkins County resident Daniel Ipock.
Ipock is a local business owner and fully supports the project because he has three kids of his own. He says it's nice to have his voice heard through this survey.
"Anything we can do to get kids involved in extracurricular things such as sports especially because it's good for their overall health, their physical health, and their mental health," said Ipock.
Residents such as Ipock will have a similar chance to express their opinions on this project estimated to cost over $6 million. The survey will include questions such as: Would a sports complex increase the quality of life here? Do you think the timing is right to undergo a fundraising effort?
"We want to hear what people have to say out there. We've heard a lot of negatives. Let's hear what everyone has to say because there's a lot of people involved in youth sports," said community development coordinator, Mike Duncan.
Funding has been the main hurdle for this project, and Shane Browning with Strategic Development Consultants says questions regarding that issue are addressed on the survey.
"What levels of financial abilities are out there in the community? We want to gauge the giving climate," said Browning.
After the survey is completed, the consultants will analyze the data and report back to the county with their findings.
"When we started the economy was pretty good. Then the economy went down, so we're still in the positive mode, but that'll be up to the fiscal court whatever they decide they want to do," said Duncan.
"The sports complex is truly one of those legacy projects in that what we build is something that will last for 50 years or longer," said Browning.
The survey can be filled out until June 3.
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