Officials in Westmoreland County are looking to build the proposed convention center along Route 30. While an exact location has yet to be determined, Route 30 is a good place to start because of its accessibility, convenience and already existing nearby attractions.

The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce is launching a feasibility study to see about building a convention center and hotel.

A decade after the shuttering of a hotel in Hempfield that functioned as Westmoreland County’s defacto convention center, local officials said say it’s now time to consider a replacement. The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce announced Monday it has launched a $25,