City of Brandon inquiring about feasibility of water park
Is it possible to have a water park in Brandon?
That’s the question the city is asking after opening bids for a feasibility study.
“In our 2019 Recreation and Community Facilities Master Plan, a new outdoor aquatic complex was actually identified as number two by our community members who participated in consultation for what they would like to see in the City of Brandon,” said Heather Reimer, manager of recreation for the city.
The survey requires a fair amount of legwork for the winning bidder.
“That really is the first step in moving towards a new facility for the City of Brandon and to determine if it is feasible for that facility, what the location could potentially be, the mix of amenities, size, and operating model of that facility,” Reimer said.
The deadline for submitting bids for consideration is July 6 at 5 p.m.
There’s one public outdoor pool in Brandon, the Kinsmen Centennial Pool, which Reimer says is no longer up to standard.
“It is aging considerably and not meeting the needs of the community any longer.”
CTV News spoke with Brandonites about a potential water park. Some are on board with the idea, saying that it would be a good draw for tourists, create jobs, and be a fun hub for youth of all ages.
Others have said that the city should use that money to focus on solving more pertinent issues, such as downtown revitalization, addressing homelessness, and drug use and abuse.
Reimer adds that there are no plans to phase out the various splash pads and spray parks throughout Brandon, if they to move forward with water park construction.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
'Environmental racism': First Nations leaders claim cancer-causing contamination was covered up
The people of Fort Chipewyan believe the federal government believe the federal government knew its water was contaminated and hid the issue for years. Now the chief of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation is leading the call for immediate action.
No talks with Bloc about bringing government down: NDP House leader
NDP House Leader Peter Julian says the Bloc Quebecois has not initiated conversations with his party to potentially bring down the minority Trudeau government, as Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet has threatened.
opinion Tips on managing your financial stress
Financial strain can be an uncomfortable burden to bear, especially if you feel that you're doing as much as you can and are barely managing to stay afloat. Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew shares some tips for managing financial stress and digging your way out of debt.
'Sober curious': Younger Canadians turning away from alcohol, data says
According to a survey on recent alcohol consumption, younger Canadians are more likely to have not had a drink in the past week. For those interested in slowing or stopping their alcohol consumption, there's a phrase: 'sober curious.'
Death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to 227 as grim task of recovering bodies continues
The death toll from Hurricane Helene inched up to 227 on Saturday as the grim task of recovering bodies continued more than a week after the monster storm ravaged the Southeast and killed people in six states.
Car flies into B.C. backyard, lands upside down
A driver suffered only minor injuries after going airborne in a residential neighbourhood in Maple Ridge, B.C., on Friday, the car eventually landing on its roof in someone’s backyard.
Donald Trump, Elon Musk attend rally at same Pennsylvania grounds where gunman tried to assassinate Trump
Donald Trump returned on Saturday to the Pennsylvania fairgrounds where he was nearly assassinated in July, holding a sprawling rally with thousands of supporters in a critical swing state Trump hopes to return to his column in November's election.
Tax rebate: Canadians with low to modest incomes to receive payment
Canadians who are eligible for a GST/HST tax credit can expect their final payment of the year on Friday.
'No one has $70,000 dollars lying around': Toronto condo owners facing massive special assessment
The owners of a North York condominium say they are facing a $70,000 special assessment to fix their building's parking garage. '$70,000 is a lot of money. It makes me very nervous and stressed out of nowhere for this huge debt to come in,' said Ligeng Guo.