Community support for city project exists but more data needed, City of Penticton says
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60 per cent of people who were surveyed are in favour of Penticton's civic places and spaces project, but there are still several unanswered questions.
There are still several unanswered questions surrounding Penticton’s Civic Places and Spaces Asset and Amenity Management Project.
The city announced on Tuesday that 60 per cent of people who were surveyed are in favour of the project, meaning they would at least like to see a proposal.
“Our goal with these engagement activities was to gather feedback on the recommendations to help determine next steps,” said JoAnne Kleb, public engagement program manager for the City of Penticton, in a press release.
Among the four recommendations is a plan to demolish both the Memorial and McLaren arenas and build a brand-new two-rink facility.
Officials with the Penticton Minor Hockey Association say they are on the fence about the project.
“Our stance is that it isn’t neutral but we aren’t opposed to twin rinks, but this is also our home and taking down two new rinks and building two new isn’t going to solve any of the space issues,” said Penticton Minor Hockey Association administrator Darla Roy.
“Our historical ice needs to be retained, and our banners and history need to be moved, too. It is really important that we maintain our home rink feel.”
Roy added that Penticton Minor Hockey appreciates being included in the conversation but still has more questions on how the new rinks would look.