Notes: It is interesting to note how Councillor Janet Schindle feels that this facility will “significantly add to the range of recreation opportunities “. With the elimination of the grandstand, race track, and competitive pool  most people think that the new facility will become a white elephant.

Councillor Jeff Bereza says that it is something to be proud of after waiting 40 years. How much fundraising has Mr Bereza or anyone else done in the last 40 yearts?  None ! So taxpayers are just expected to pay for the next 99 years.

From PortageOnline.com

Portage City Council has approved most of the final two tenders for the construction of the PCU Centre.

They’re worth $14,126,148.00, which is better $734,573.00 over budget.

It means the total spent or committed on the project is $27,136,000.00, with another $7,467,000.00 budgeted for contracts still to come.

That includes $1,127,000.00 for contingencies and change orders.

Mayor Ken Brennan is pleased with where the project stands. He thinks with the contingency funds available, they can bring the project in on budget.

Councillor Janet Shindle feels this will significantly add to the range of recreation opportunities in the region.

Councillor Jeff Bereza adds it’s something residents of the city and RM can be proud of, after 40 years of waiting.

The RM Council votes on the tenders this morning.