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[jessief]

Opened May 1st. Schedules and such can be found here:

http://vancouverislandy.com/

[57WestHills]

What info are you looking for in buildings? They've (West Hills) been really active on Facebook over the last few weeks with updates / renderings. Looks good.

[mysage]

What info are you looking for in buildings? They've (West Hills) been really active on Facebook over the last few weeks with updates / renderings. Looks good.

They are interesting. They don't seem to be blowing their own horn too much  do but certainly seem to be producing a better product and it is selling like crazy I am told. Will be interesting to see what they do next.

[2F2R]

Westhills ... Lakepoint. The "West" Hills are alive with the sound of construction ... Victoria sounding the best ever as well ... ...

 

 

 

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[VicHockeyFan]

Downtown YMCA is weiging its options - including selling the Broughton St. location.

[shoeflack]

Downtown YMCA is weiging its options - including selling the Broughton St. location.

 

http://vibrantvictor...hread/?p=391927

 

Also, this project can be marked complete!

[Victoria Watcher]

does anyone have any idea who "Bear Mountain Adventures" is?

 

 

 

Langford is planning to sell the North Langford Recreation Centre at Bear Mountain, with a 25-year agreement to keep it for public use.

 

The deal would see the City of Langford sell the centre, which includes a fitness centre and outdoor pool, for $3,575,000 to Bear Mountain Adventures Ltd., while keeping a 10 per cent discount for Langford residents who use it.

 

 

https://www.timescol...tain-1.24194760

[Mike K.]

The bigger question is, weren’t we just talking about not having an open air pool in the region?

[On the Level]

The bigger question is, weren’t we just talking about not having an open air pool in the region?

 

We were.....I must have missed that?  I have taken the kids up there a number of times but haven't since Covid.  Pool side food and a licensed patio as well.

[Victoria Watcher]

Langford considers $35M purchase of aquatic centre from Westhills

 

 

On Monday, council received an offer from Westhills to sell the building and 186 spaces in a parking lot across the street. Now it’s asking residents to weigh in

 

https://www.timescol...sthills-9764645

[spanky123]

Wow. Makes you wonder what the Mayor and council were thinking when they agreed to financially backstop the developer and how many other potential land mines there are out there.

[Victoria Watcher]

Let's 'sleep on it': Langford postpones $35M decision to buy aquatic centre

 

The offer to sell expires on Dec. 17

 

 

 

https://www.vicnews....-centre-7683314

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 03 December 2024 - 01:02 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Langford defers pool decision until a day before Westhills offer expires

 

Councillors said this week they needed more time for public feedback as they consider the $35-million cost.

https://www.timescol...expires-9902794

[Victoria Watcher]

Langford council has unanimously voted to spend up to $35 million to buy the Westhills Aquatic Centre and 186 nearby parking spaces.

 

Coun. Keith Yacucha, who made the motion to buy the 60,000-square-foot facility, said the step will save future taxpayers millions of dollars, as well as ensuring continued access to recreation in the community.

 

“It’s a decision that puts Langford on a stronger, more stable path for generations to come.”

 

At its Monday meeting, council agreed to borrow up to $20 million from the Municipal Finance Authority toward the purchase and to pay the money back within five years.

 

Repaying the short-term loan requires annual tax increases of approximately 1.75 per cent from 2025 to 2028, a city statement said Tuesday.

 

Another $9.5 million of the purchase price will be funded by the province’s Growing Communities Fund — a portion of the $16.4-million grant the city received in March 2023 — while the rest will come from property taxes for 2023, 2024 and 2025, the statement said.

 

The vote puts an end to an intense community debate about what to do about the aquatic centre, which was built by Westhills Development Corp. and rented to the YW/YMCA.

 

 

https://www.timescol...-centre-9971036

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 17 December 2024 - 04:14 PM.