The city of Coquitlam is taking the next step toward bringing an elementary school to Burke Mountain.
On Monday, council voted unanimously in favour of first reading of a zoning amendment bylaw that would change land on Queenston Avenue from residential to institutional.
There is still a long way to go before schools are built on Burke Mountain, however, as funding for the project has yet to be allocated by the provincial government and a design for the facility has not been submitted to the city. Even the zoning amendment still has to go to a public hearing and councillors said they have some concerns about parking in the neighbourhood.
COQUITLAM APPOINTS BOARD FOR 55+ GAMES
The city of Coquitlam has appointed a president and board of directors to oversee the 2016 55+ Games.
Gayle Statton has been named president of the 13-member committee, which will co-ordinate volunteers and athletes for next summer’s event.
“It’s wonderful to have the games here in Coquitlam both for the city and for all the local athletes,” Statton said. “The 55+ athlete community is already excited about the fantastic support from Coquitlam and we are confident that our sport community, host society and athletes will have a stellar event.”
The first task the board will have to deal with is venue selection, which the city said will be announced next month.
For more information about the event go to www.coquitlam.ca/55PlusBCGames.
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