Public Service Announcement

Reminder: Stadium Analysis Open Houses Coming Up June 6, 8, 9

(Friday, June 3, 2011) - Public consultations will begin on Monday, June 6 to help determine if there is a viable business case for a stadium in Halifax Regional Municipality.

Open house sessions with the general public are being led by Sierra Planning and Management, the consultants hired to help the Council-appointed Stadium Analysis Steering Committee during Phase 1 of the stadium consideration.

The citizen-based Steering Committee is meeting regularly and working closely with Sierra Planning throughout this first phase. Phase 1 includes a business planning and feasibility analysis, incorporating input from citizens, sports and recreation groups, events and entertainment group, and potential partners.

A report and recommendation from the Steering Committee will go to Regional Council this summer at which time Council will determine if the municipality will move on to Phase 2: Site selection, building program, design and more detailed facility costing. Public consultation would also be included as part of Phase 2. Phase 3, the construction phase, would only proceed with Council’s further approval.

Open House dates and times are as follows:

June 6, 2011, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Maritime Hall at the Halifax Forum, 2901 Windsor St., Halifax

June 8, 2011, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Parkway, Cole Harbour

June 9, 2011, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Lion’s Den, LeBrun Recreation Centre
36 Holland Dr., Bedford

To learn more about the stadium considerations or share your views please visit Halifax.ca/stadium or visit Halifax Stadium on Facebook or follow Halifax Stadium on Twitter.

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Contact:

Shaune MacKinlay
Manager, Public Affairs
Halifax Regional Municipality
490-6531