The City of Calgary is being asked to approve an ambitious plan to build more recreational facilities but it could cost up to $250 million per year.
It's called GamePLAN, a 25-year strategy to invest in and build more recreation facilities in Calgary. As Adam MacVicar reports, it also comes with a big price-tag.It’s called ‘GamePLAN’ — an ambitious, 25-year plan to build more recreation facilities in the city. But, it comes with a heavy price — between $200 million and $250 million.
The vote took place following a public hearing in which dozens of athletes, coaches and other residents lined up to voice their support. “Staying afloat” would cost between $100 million and $150 million per year and would target investment in new communities and repairs to facilities in established areas. It would not, however, keep pace with population growth.
Among the problems it says the city is already facing is a shortage of space for swimming lessons and a shortage of fields for sports like soccer.
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