New recreation centre on its way for P.A.
The federal and provincial governments have approved joint- funding for a new $60 million recreational centre in Prince Albert.
The facility will have two ice rinks, each with seating for 800 spectators, and an aquatic centre. The city working on the final details of a land acquisition for the new project, the details of which will be made public in the coming weeks. The building plans still need to be drawn up.
“We’ll be going out to an architect and getting the designs. We’re going to be starting that next week,” City Manager Jim Toye told paNOW.
In a joint announcement made Thursday, the federal government pledged $24 million for the project. The government of Saskatchewan will contribute nearly $20 million, and the City of Prince Albert will be responsible for the remaining $16 million.