by Wayne Wright on October 23, 2011
Civic Centre Location on Columbia Street
The City of New Westminster is building a Multi-use Civic Facility in the Downtown neighbourhood. It is proposed that the Civic Centre will include a performance theatre, convention space, art studios, art gallery, tourist information centre, the City’s museum and archives, and the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame.
The City has also partnered with Uptown Property Group who is proposing to construct an office tower, up to 8 storeys, above the City’s civic facility. The $35 million project, funded out of gaming revenue, known as DAC (Development Assistance Compensation) funding, will be constructed on Columbia Street in the City’s historic downtown, between 8th and Begbie Streets.
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by Wayne Wright on September 24, 2011
City officials, project partners and stakeholders were on hand today in Hyack Square at a ceremony to mark the start of construction of New Westminster’s new multi-use civic facility. The $35 million project located in the City’s historic downtown is being funded through a Development Compensation Agreement (DAC) between the City, the Province of British Columbia, BC Lottery Corporation and Gateway Casinos.
“This new facility will spur economic development in New Westminster’s downtown while providing a range of amenities to local citizens and visitors alike,” said Honourable Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. “Our government is pleased to play a part in the development of this great project for the Royal City.”
