The city of Coquitlam is seeking the public's feedback on a draft policy that will update how the municipality allocates its facilities to residents and user groups.
The document, which can be viewed at www.coquitlam.ca/allocationreview, will establish "fair and equitable opportunities for all and ensure that facilities are being utilized to their fullest capacity in a financially sustainable manner," staff said in a press release.
With the new policy, the city hopes to outline how it will accommodate new activities and user groups as well as sports tourism opportunities, festivals and events. The report will also look at the extent to which residency should be a criteria and how to consider Tri-City-based organizations.
Stakeholders, partner organizations and residents are being asked to send their feedback and comments to [email protected]. The input will be presented to council in the next couple of months and a new policy will be put in effect in the spring.
Parks and recreation staff are also seeking feedback to help guide the development of its tennis and pickleball strategy.
With 90,000 new residents expected in the next 30 years, demand for facilities will continue to grow, according to the survey. Input is needed, the city said, to assess and determine service gaps and confirm current and future trends in public demand for the racket sports.
The survey can be found at www.coquitlam.ca/tps.
