The City of Richmond is seeking public feedback on the preliminary design of the multi-purpose complex in the Minoru Civic Precinct that will include aquatic and fitness services, an older adults centre and community sport amenities. Public information will also be provided on two planned new fire halls at a series of upcoming public open houses.
Site preparation and design are now underway for the new $79.6 million multi-purpose complex in Minoru Park, which is set to open in 2017.
Construction is expected to begin in 2015 for the new Brighouse No. 1 and Cambie No. 3 fire halls. A new facility will replace the existing No. 1 Fire Hall at its current location on the northeast corner of Gilbert Road and Granville Avenue.
The new Cambie Fire Hall No. 3, which will feature a joint fire hall/ambulance station, is to be built on Cambie Road, near No. 4 Road, to service the north Richmond area.
The public will have the opportunity to learn more about these projects at a series of public open houses in September:
*Friday, Sept. 19, noon – 5 p.m., Lansdowne Centre, 5300 No. 3 Road.
*Saturday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Minoru Aquatic Centre, 7560 Minoru Gate.
*Tuesday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m. – noon, Minoru Place Activity Centre, 7660 Minoru Gate.
* Wednesday, Sept. 24, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m., Minoru Aquatic Centre, 7560 Minoru Gate.
Feedback can also be made through the city’s online forum at LetsTalkRichmond.ca beginning Sept. 19. Printed copies of the open house information and the survey will also be available from Richmond City Hall or by phoning 604-276-4000.
