City officials are planning to build a new aquatic centre in Provencher Park, which has raised concerns among some residents who fear it will create parking and road safety issues due to increased traffic. The facility is proposed to be built at the site of an existing pool that is nearing the end of its lifespan. Residents Tom Scott and Brian Boychuck have expressed their opposition to the plan, citing concerns about the size of the centre and maintenance efforts. No specific timeline or budget for the project has been mentioned in the article.
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Some residents of St. Boniface, a neighborhood in Winnipeg, are expressing concerns about a proposed new aquatic centre in Provencher Park. The city has announced plans to build the facility, citing that the existing pool at Provencher Park is nearing the end of its lifespan. However, some locals, including residents Tom Scott and Brian Boychuck, argue that the park is too small for such a large development, and that it will bring issues with parking and road safety. They also question why the city didn't choose to renovate or repair the existing pool instead of building a new one. The proposal was discussed at a city council meeting on September 8.
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Some St. Boniface residents are concerned the new aquatic park in Provencher Park area will bring parking and road safety challenges as more people access the facility.
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The city of Winnipeg is proposing to build the St. Boniface Outdoor Aquatic Park at the current Provencher Park, according to city agenda documents for Sept. 8.
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Provencher Park was chosen as its pool was reaching the end of its lifespan.
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“It’s not a matter of end of life cycle.
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It’s a lack of respect to this community that the City of Winnipeg has given in maintaining upkeeping,” said Tom Scott, a St. Boniface resident.
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“It’s a wonderful facility it’s just too large of a footprint for this park,” said Brian Boychuck, a St. Boniface resident.
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