The Province, as part of BC’s 150th celebrations, have been offering a 50/50 cost sharing program with municipalities to build legacy “Spirit Squares” – civic squares that create or enhance gathering places for a community, ones which will be used for the 150th birthday and most certainly for Olympics related celebrations.
Surrey applied last year for Spirit Squares at Holland Park in Whalley, in Newton near the Wave Pool, and in Downtown Cloverdale. Apparently, the City has received the approval of a square in Holland Park. No word on whether the other two will proceed.
Holland Park is currently undergoing a painstakingly slow upgrade to become Surrey’s first “urban park”. It is one of the few “major projects” that the City has actually funded in an effort to revive the City Centre area.
The Spirit Square funding will add 16,00 square feet of plaza space in the park, and will also allow for the construction of an outdoor stage for performances.
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In regard to the upcoming fusion festival . I live just west of Holland park . My quiet neighborhood will be overrun by thousands of people on July 18th and 19th , from 11am to 11pm . I think that is rediculous , that have to endure loud music and loud people for such a long time . My home life will be disrupted such that I will not be able to enjoy myself during this event . People that come to the Fusion Festival will be able to go home to their nice quiet neighborhoods when they are finished . Where as I will be stuck here not able to enjoy the relative peaceful ness . How would you like it if I brought thousands of people to your areas , and started to make a lot noise for 12 plus hours . 11am to 11pm is to much . The festival should at least compensate households within a 1 to 2 km. area around the Holland Park area . Atleast send us a free voucher for a meal or something . Between 1999 to 2007 , I lived near PNE . I received 2 free admission tickets to the fair every year as compensation for my trouble . That weekend of the festival , I plan to search for an afforable Hotel room to get away from all noise created by this event . Who is going to pay for this room ? Me of course . Thanks for ruining my weekend . If the organizers of this event would like to resond to my comments . Please email me at the above address . SAH