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From New $10M Best Western Hotel Construction Begins Near Taco Bell in Olney

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New hotel development near Taco Bell requires city council approval and funding The development of a new $10-million, 69-room Best Western Plus hotel, located east of Taco Bell in Olney, is proceeding following municipal approval. The city council has already issued a building permit for the site. Furthermore, the council agreed to pay half of the $1,500 cost for a consultant to conduct a hotel feasibility study in mid-2025, demonstrating its direct involvement in facilitating the project.

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The approval and support provided by the city council are critical for local economic growth. The hotel is anticipated to generate about $105,000 in tourism tax revenues in its first year, and is expected to pump an additional $550,000 into the local economy annually.

This development is part of a broader trend of change in the area, which also includes plans for a new housing development (Parkview Estates) and the construction of a replacement liquor store, indicating a period of significant municipal activity and growth.

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  • How will the new hotel impact local traffic patterns near Taco Bell?

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The council delays or denies the building permitThe hotel development will be halted, potentially impacting local job creation and tax revenue projections.
The hotel opens earlier than December 2027The local economy will begin benefiting from the expected $550,000 annual injection sooner.

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