City seeks input on Community Centre Plan

HALIFAX – The city of Halifax is asking for feedback in deciding the future of community and recreation centres in the region.

Officials held a public consultation Tuesday evening to update the Community Facility Master Plan. It was the first update since 2008.

Over 50 people attended the meeting at the Findlay Centre in Dartmouth.

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While many were concerned over rumors the centre would close, councillor for the district Gloria McCluskey and other organizers insisted they were false.

“If this community centre was going to close, you would hear it from me first. It’s not closing,” said McCluskey

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The meeting gave residents a chance to express their thoughts on how communities centres and programs should be implemented and run.

“I believe a community center is just that. It’s meant to be part of the actual community itself and not part of the bigger city or metro area,” said Bill Georgina.

“What is important that functions go on that people of all ages have a place to go and things to do,” said Francis Macleod.

The updated plan will be presented to council in early 2016 for approval.