Chetwynd votes on $7.2 million recreation centre upgrade
Residents weigh an upcoming referendum proposing to join two buildings, add a lobby play area, install a waterslide, expand fitness to 4 000 sq ft, add racquetball squash court and climbing wall, enlarge dressing rooms, boost food services, install a fire sprinkler system and increase natural light with glass partitions. The plan, backed by Local government and the Civic Properties Commission, would raise about 52 cents per $1 000 of assessment for 20 years. Local officials previewed the project amid emphasis on a modern, healthy community. a skate park was noted as missing.
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Plans for Chetwynd centre spark civic push
A community project near Chetwynd aims to boost local vigor and housing appeal. Despite a low turnout at an information evening, organizers trust strong stories and advertising will drive voter support to approve construction and a grand opening aligning with the 2010 Winter Olympics.
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Chetwynd Echo Letters Page Seeks Reader Opinions
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