Public Invited to Review Vancouver Park Board Draft Capital Plan for 2006-2008

May 6, 2005 (No. 30) - The public is invited to join Park Commissioners and staff to review spending priorities for the Park Board over the next three years. The Park Board has prepared a draft Capital Plan for the 2006-2008 period that outlines proposed priorities. A Capital Plan outlines medium to large projects that repair, renovate, replace, expand and/or improve parks and recreation services. The draft Capital Plan proposes expenditure of $87,665,000 for the next 3 years. A final version of the Capital Plan will be put forward to voters during the civic election this November.

Three public meetings have been scheduled to review the draft Capital Plan and to provide an opportunity for the public to comment.

Wednesday, May 11th - 7:00 pm
Kensington Community Centre, 5175 Dumfries Street

Thursday, May 12th - 7:00 pm
Kerrisdale Community Centre, 5851 West Boulevard

Monday, May 16th - 7:00 pm
West End Community Centre, 870 Denman Street

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For information, contact: Michel Desrochers, Research Planner, at 604-257-8529.

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 200 parks and 40 major facilities throughout the City of Vancouver. The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit people, communities and the environment.