A group of community representatives that gives feedback to the city of Port Coquitlam about its new recreation complex is scouting for volunteers.
This week, the municipality issued a call for members of the public to step forward to learn about — and champion — the $132-million rebuild of the downtown facility, which is due to open in 2021.
When complete, the 205,000-sf. ft. building will include: a leisure pool, three ice sheets, the Terry Fox Library, a games room, fitness centre and other amenities.
Phase 1 of the reconstruction is due to open in the fall of 2019, with two new ice rinks and the library.
Lori Bowie, PoCo’s recreation director, told The Tri-City News she’d like to see at least four people come on board to replace members who’ve left over the past year — specifically in the areas of badminton/pickleball, aquatics and weight room fitness.
A parent or caregiver with young children plus a youth voice — between the ages of 16 and 25 — are also sought.
Currently, the group has reps from PoCo’s hockey, lacrosse and volleyball clubs as well as an official from the Rick Hansen Foundation — to speak up about accessible features in the new structure — and the PoCo Sport Alliance.
“What we’re looking for are people who want to learn about the recreation centre, tell people about it, direct them to our website for information, and share their ideas and questions with the city,” Bowie said. “Ideally, we would like people who can stick with the group, until the recreation centre opens.”
Candidates are asked to apply before Monday, Nov. 5 and are required to attend quarterly meetings during the duration of the project; the stakeholder group reports to Bowie.
To fill out a form, visit portcoquitlam.ca/reccomplex; volunteers selected will be contacted by Nov. 13.
For more details, call Bowie at 604-927-7907 or email [email protected].
