Let no one say that leaders of the small town of Vidalia, La., ever think “small.” Far from it, the river city that touts itself as the “city on the move” certainly lives up to its name.

Vidalia leaders announced on Wednesday the purchase of 30 acres of land for the development of a new recreation complex.

Such a facility could be a great thing for both the residents of Vidalia who will use the facility for generations to come and for the potential economic impact such a facility could have.

We applaud Vidalia leaders for having the vision to get moving on such an important project.

With the 30 acres the city purchased and a recreation district option to purchase an additional 20 acres, the complex’s construction could be a huge undertaking.

Such projects need a good, solid, public plan to help get off the ground and to help garner support.

If all of the property is purchased, taxpayers will have $850,000 of public funds invested in land acquisition. But most taxpayers don’t have a clue what, exactly, will be built there or how the facilities will be maintained.

Vidalia residents need a thorough plan developed publicly so they can be involved in the process, not just read about it once it’s over.

Vidalia’s recreation complex could be a major boon for the city and it could be another bit of momentum keeping Vidalia the “city on the move.”

However, residents need to know exactly where the recreation complex is headed.