Dear Editor,
In the March 16 issue of the Richmond News, we were told that renovations to the Richmond Lawn Bowling Club would proceed, at a cost of $5.3 million.
That was just a few months ago, but now we are in a world where rents have gone through the roof. According to rentals.ca, the average monthly rent for a three-bedroom apartment is $4,140.
Rents are taking up a huge share of a family’s income. Lawn bowling is a wonderful sport that allows people to exercise outdoors in the fresh air.
But if it rains or snows or is too hot, not many people show up. The city is spending millions of dollars for a place that is used a few months of the year.
We already have wonderful community centres with gyms and exercise classes. Going ahead with this costly renovation is a slap in the face to families who are struggling to make ends meet.
The money could be put to better use to house homeless people. Are bowling balls more important than the men, women and children who need affordable homes?
Lexy Clayburn
Richmond
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