City outlines process for new arena

by Staff Writer - Vernon Morning Star posted Dec 1, 2015 at 8:00 AM
Following a positive referendum result Saturday, the City of Vernon will begin the next steps in the design and construction of a twin facility at Kal Tire Place. The city is responsible for the project and operation of the facility through an agreement with the Regional District of North Okanagan. "The first step will be to determine the best project delivery model for the design and construction of the facility," said Tanya Laing Gahr, the city's communications officer. "There are a number of options being explored. The city has committed to following a construction approach that maximizes value for money and delivers the best product for the community." Once the delivery model is chosen, the city will begin the tendering process to determine who will design and construct the facility. "The city is committed to provide the public and user groups ample opportunity to be involved in the design process through open houses, workshops and input sessions," said Laing Gahr. The new facility at Kal Tire Place could potentially open in the fall of 2018.Look for more in Wednesday's Morning Star.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: December 1, 2015
MEDIA CONTACT: Tanya Laing Gahr, Communications Officer
TELEPHONE: 250-550-3539
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City plans next steps following positive referendum result

Following a positive referendum result on November 28, the City of Vernon will begin the next steps in the design and construction of a twin facility at Kal Tire Place. The City is responsible for the project and operation of the facility through the Design, Build, Maintain and Operate Agreement with the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO).

The first step will be to determine the best project delivery model for the design and construction of the facility. There are a number of options being explored. The City has committed to following a construction approach that maximizes value for money and delivers the best product for the community.

Once the delivery model is chosen, the City will begin the tendering process to determine who will design and construct the facility. The City is committed to provide the public and user groups ample opportunity to be involved in the design process through open houses, workshops and input sessions.

The design work is expected to take nine – 12 months followed by 24 months of construction for a total of 33 – 36 months to complete the project. The new facility at Kal Tire Place could potentially open in the fall of 2018.