Nanaimo councillors offer their thoughts on events centre concept
NANAIMO — Councillors are offering their opinion on a new sports and entertainment venue for Nanaimo, as phase two of a study on the concept gets underway.
On Monday night, phase one of the study was presented to the public for the first time. Consultants BBB Architects estimate the price for the multiplex, depending on number of seats and amenities, will be in the $62-million to $83-million range. A new report is expected to be ready for council in time for the Dec. 19 public meeting. At that time, Nanaimo’s chief financial officer Victor Mema says councillors will be faced with a decision point on if this is happening or not.
Here is what several councillors told NanaimoNewsNOW:
Coun. Wendy Pratt (via email)