Town councillor says new civic centre everything it was promised to be

Rora

- September 12, 2012 at 14:49:30

I wonder how many dikes could have been repaired and fixed up proper with the same amount of money that was invested in the civic center?

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flogger

- September 6, 2012 at 09:30:39

“I think people should get excited about the civic centre. This is the centre that will turn things around,” with its physical, social and healthy-living aspects, MacArthur said. Well, this is quite a statement, but certainly reflects the attitude that this project will attract people from all over North America, finally put Truro on the map, and save our poor town from economic collapse! I can hardly wait for all those empty store fronts to open up again, town coffers filled with 'tax revenues', traffic congestion to finally disappear, etc. If Amanda is having trouble finding out about the costs to participate in some of the facility's services, just wait until a year or two from now when the civic centers' 'operating committee' goes to the town, the municipality, the province, and the feds begging for more funding to cover their losses. To Amanda, there is no fee structure yet, because they don't have a handle on the cost over-runs until the project is complete, and don't worry, you'll be paying for it. It'll be interesting to see what the numbers are, IF they ever release the financials. I drove some folks to Truro last week from Halifax, and when we took the off ramp by the new centre, I asked them for their impression of the project (from a visual standpoint) and there were two reactions: OMG how UGLY, and ewwww. Nice. Paint the damn place for starters and help stop the laughter.

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not excited

- September 5, 2012 at 17:41:51

I can understand the counsellor wanting folks to get excited about the eyesore, but the prices for the "average family" remain to be seen. I believe folks will get excited when they can see for themselves that everyone is able to afford to use the new facility. If what Amanda wrote is correct, It sickens me to think that jobs will be given to folks that live outside the hub, especially when there are folks here in Truro that are currently collecting EI who may be qualified, One other concern is the board, I hope it reflects Truro`s rich diversity. Just my two cents!

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Amanda

- September 4, 2012 at 22:44:23

I think the lack of excitement comes from the lack of information. It would be wonderful if the fees for membership, skating, swimming lessons, and all other programs would be released. It is hard to get excited about the unknown when we don't know what it is going to cost us to keep our children in their swimming lessons. I must also add that I am rather disappointed in the management's decision to hire staff from Halifax to run the pool. If there was concern with the current staff's lack of experience in opening a pool, perhaps they should have brought in someone on a contract basis for the initial period (6-12 months) to work alongside the people who currently manage the Scotia & Centennial Pools. This would let 1-2 people in Colchester County KEEP their jobs, instead of heading to Service Canada to apply for EI.

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MINUS ONE

- September 4, 2012 at 21:06:25

Hee -Haw I'm getting very excited now Mr. MacArthur. Me and the other 80% of Colchester County who will never use the civic centre are now grabbing for our wallets to pay more taxes, really I want to pay more. Think about it , civic centre in the winter, lawn bowling in summer, Hee-Haw.

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