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

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.

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,