Lincoln Voters to Decide on Youth Volleyball Complex
The November 3 ballot measure seeks to authorize state-assisted financing for a new youth sports facility.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Volleyball
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Lincoln voters will decide on November 3, 2026, whether to approve state-assisted financing for a $17 million youth volleyball complex. The proposed facility is slated for construction at 30th Street and Folkways Boulevard.
Why it matters
The project aims to alleviate a shortage of available court space for local youth athletes. A dedicated facility would eliminate the need for the frequent assembly and disassembly of equipment required in shared gym spaces.
The proposed facility design features eight volleyball courts and carries an estimated total cost of $17 million. These figures are being weighed against existing community access to shared gym spaces.
The players
Nebraska for Volleyball
This is the nonprofit organization responsible for organizing and promoting the youth sports complex project.
The details
The facility is backed by the nonprofit organization Nebraska for Volleyball and utilizes the Nebraska sports facility turnback tax program. This financing model redirects a portion of state sales tax revenue generated by the site and nearby development, ensuring no new taxes or tax rate increases are required.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Voters decide on the state-assisted financing authorization.
Season Trajectory
This project aligns with the broader deployment of the Nebraska sports facility turnback tax program to finance youth infrastructure. It represents a shift toward permanent facilities that enhance the competitive landscape for local youth sports programs.
If approved, the measure will finance the construction of eight new courts without raising local tax rates. This shift will fundamentally change the availability of dedicated practice and tournament space for youth volleyball in North Lincoln.
The takeaway
The proposed complex offers a permanent solution to the logistical challenges of sharing gym space for local youth athletes. Residents should review the specifics of the turnback tax program before heading to the polls.
What happens next
Voters will cast their ballots on the state-assisted financing measure on November 3, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Lincoln - KLIN - 1400 AM.
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