News Items tag as: Parkinson Recreation Centre

Trust the experts to build a wonderful $242 million rec centre in Kelowna
October 29, 2023 - 4:30 PM

Now that Kelowna residents have refused to reject a $241.3 million borrowing plan for a new Parkinson Recreation Centre, it’s left to the professionals to decide what it will look like.
Kelowna mayor refuses to comment on $242 million loan for recreation improvements
October 11, 2023 - 7:00 AM

The opposition to the alternative approval process to approve a $242 million loan to rebuild Parkinson Recreation Centre is growing.
How Kelowna expects to pay a $241 million loan at only $100 per household per year
October 02, 2023 - 8:00 AM

Opponents cite numerous reasons to sign petitions against a $241.3 million loan to build and expand recreation facilities in Kelowna.
Opponents of Kelowna's Parkinson Recreation Centre battling 'loophole'
September 18, 2023 - 7:40 AM

A $241 million loan to rebuild a major recreation facility in Kelowna is too much money and the process to approve it is unfair, say a small but determined group fighting the project.
Kelowna residents given extra month to have say on $241M rec centre
August 23, 2023 - 4:00 PM

Wildfires have led Kelowna city staff to recommend Kelowna residents be given another month to voice their objections to a new Parkinson Recreation Centre.
Kelowna residents have 8 weeks to decide on borrowing millions for Parkinson Rec rebuild
July 19, 2023 - 4:28 PM

Kelowna residents opposed to the city borrowing $241.3 million to spend on recreation facilities, including the rebuild of the Parkinson Rec Centre, have until Sept. 15 to have their say.
Proposed massive Kelowna recreation centre may have affordable housing
April 12, 2023 - 4:57 PM

An update of plans to replace Kelowna’s aging Parkinson Recreation Centre going to city council next week show it could include three gyms, a 10-lane, 25-metre swimming pool and affordable housing.
How inflation is hammering City of Kelowna projects and impacting residents
June 26, 2022 - 2:02 PM

The high inflation rate gripping the country and the world are having a dramatic impact on the cost of City of Kelowna projects. The city is also contributing to inflation by proposing fee hikes of up to 30% for some recreational facilities.
Kelowna's new Parkinson Rec Centre to almost triple in size
January 13, 2022 - 4:45 PM

Plans going to Kelowna city council show a new Parkinson Recreation Centre that’s bigger than the city’s existing Costco outlet, and almost triple the size of the current 50-year-old rec centre.
Massive Kelowna recreation complex project could come with a huge pricetag
June 08, 2019 - 7:00 AM

KELOWNA - The replacement cost for Parkinson Recreation Centre is steadily growing as the time to actually do the work draws nearer.
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News Items tag as: Parkinson Recreation Centre

Trust the experts to build a wonderful $242 million rec centre in Kelowna

Kelowna mayor refuses to comment on $242 million loan for recreation improvements

How Kelowna expects to pay a $241 million loan at only $100 per household per year

Opponents of Kelowna's Parkinson Recreation Centre battling 'loophole'

Kelowna residents given extra month to have say on $241M rec centre

Kelowna residents have 8 weeks to decide on borrowing millions for Parkinson Rec rebuild

Proposed massive Kelowna recreation centre may have affordable housing

How inflation is hammering City of Kelowna projects and impacting residents

Kelowna's new Parkinson Rec Centre to almost triple in size

Massive Kelowna recreation complex project could come with a huge pricetag

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