Designing the facility is the next step in the process.
The delivery of a regional sports centre to a midlands town is "critical", according to Fianna Fáil.
It has been announced that the amenity in Mullingar is going to tender.
A design team is now being sought for the facility after which it will be submitted for planning.
Longford Westmeath TD Robert Troy says this is a significant step:
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