A drawing shows what the Lincoln County Commons in Newport could look like, including a new multipurpose building, a partially covered pavilion, a relocated livestock barn and a gateway at the corner of Third and Harney Streets. (Lincoln County)

Lincoln County has selected DPM Co. of West Linn to serve as project manager for redevelopment of the Lincoln County Commons, home of the county fair. DPM Co. is now overseeing the recruitment of contractors to provide architectural, design and construction services to complete the project, which has been in the works for more than a decade. Demolition of most of the old facilities took place last spring.

**Lincoln County has hired Joshua Dodson and DPM Co. of West Linn to serve as project manager for redevelopment of the Lincoln County Commons.** (Lincoln County)

A committee in 2010 recommended the fairgrounds be redeveloped as a multi-use venue that could host a variety of events in addition to the annual fair and rodeo and in 2019 a master plan was revised to serve as a roadmap for the facility’s development and use. The master plan envisions a new multipurpose building that replaces the existing main exhibit hall, a partially covered pavilion to replace indoor and outdoor arena facilities, a relocated livestock barn to continue housing animal activities, an entrance at the corner of Third and Harney Streets, a new stage, outdoor plazas and lawn.

Joshua Dodson and DPM Co. have worked on local projects including the NOAA Marine Operations Center, the Port of Newport’s International Terminal, projects for Oregon Coast Community College, and the Hatfield Marine Science Center.

LRS Architects of Portland has been selected for design work and DPM is looking to hire a firm to serve as construction manager/general contractor. Dodson expects the project will be completed by the end of next year with portions completed in time for the 2027 fair and rodeo.

The master plan and related documents can be seen here.