Prince George, B.C. – The City of Prince George is moving ahead with five projects following the deadline of the corresponding alternate approval processes (AAP) as fewer than 10 per cent of eligible electors participated to oppose borrowing up to $30 million.
At Monday’s Council meeting, a report outlined the total number of forms received, which was significantly below the threshold of 5,767 votes required to halt the borrowing process:
- Equipment financing ($4 million): approved projects from the 2026-2030 Capital Plan include mobile equipment replacement, self-contained breathing apparatus replacement, new CN Centre Zamboni ice resurfacer, 18th Avenue City Yard overhead crane replacement, and library mechanical room hoist replacement. 135 valid forms were received.
- Stormwater system renewal ($2.5 million): the annual program relines and replaces old assets to lower operating costs and bring assets up to current code and standards. 128 valid forms were received.
- CN Centre building envelope renewal ($15.86 million): the project will repair exterior walls to stop water infiltration, improve energy efficiency, and extend the service life of the building. 226 valid forms were received.
- Memorial Park cemetery expansion ($5.15 million): this multi-year project will focus on design and development of the northwest corner of the property. 138 valid forms were received.
- Civic Facilities roof replacements ($2.45 million): the 2026 program will see the replacement of three roofs and associated accessories where required at the Connaught Youth Centre, Kin atrium and Kin 3 dressing room. 135 valid forms were received.
Council approved the final reading and adoption of the loan authorization bylaw, which means the City will now start next steps for each project. The CN Centre building envelope, cemetery expansion, and roof replacement projects will span multiple years. Requests for proposals will open later this year, with contracts expected to be awarded by the winter/spring. Work will take place at the CN Centre through the summer months in 2027 and 2028 to avoid conflicts with the Prince George Cougars schedule and reduce heating costs.
The project will repair exterior walls to stop water infiltration, improve energy efficiency, and extend the service life of the building. Renewing the building envelope will ensure the facility is safe and operational while extending the exterior envelope for at least 50 years.
More information on the CN Centre building project is available on the City website.
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