Written by Peter McIntyre 107.5 KISSFM Thursday, 05 September 2013 10:26
Local politicians have given their support for holding a referendum
next spring for a new Vernon Art Gallery and expanded Greater Vernon
Museum. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee passed that motion in a 5-2
vote today, with the directors for Areas B and C opposed, feeling more
information is needed on the costs and participants, before committing
to a vote. The two cultural organizations will be required to pay the extra
$50,000 to hold the referendum next spring, as opposed to next fall in
conjunction with the civic elections. RDNO staff had recommended the vote be put off for up to two years to
get more details, and to give the projects a better chance to succeed. The gallery is looking to build a new facility on the former Flower
Shop site on 31 Ave across from Cenotaph Park, while the museum would
expand at its current site in the civic complex. The two projects could cost around 17 million dollars.
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