The completion of the West Kelowna new multi-sport dome is still on track for a fall opening.
City council received an update on the dome earlier this week at its regular council meeting with revised information on the construction of the dome on McDougall Road in Rose Valley. The expected opening date remains Oct. 31, after city staff initially set the dome香蕉视频直播檚 opening in April.
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The update included how the dome香蕉视频直播檚 surrounding construction is finalizing, including the Rose Valley transmission water main and sanitary sewer station that will service the facility. Irrigation lines, electrical work and natural gas lines have also been installed, which completes the costs of the $4.1 million project.
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A City of West Kelowna logo has also be sewn into the turf.
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The city and collaborating sports partners will be discussing rental rates for the dome within the next few council meetings.
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