Prince George Western Heritage Society made its pitch for improvements at the Outdoor Rodeo Grounds at last night’s (Wednesday) public hearing on the City’s Official Community Plan.
“The grounds are in desperate need of covered bleachers and infrastructure updates,” said Kevin Cunin, speaking on behalf of the Society and Rodeo PG.
“These improvements, if completed with input and from the knowledgeable community of user groups, will open up endless opportunities for the city. Time and time again, across North America, a popular rodeo weekend has shown to bring huge investment and economic boom to cities and its inhabitants.”
Cunin added the improvements would not just be used by the Rodeo PG, but a multi-use outdoor grounds could attract other user groups and renters for more events and tourism draws.
“Last month, residents seemed to have one common idea, that the City should have a mandate to work with investors who want to come into our City, but to also re-invest in our current infrastructure that the City already owns, maximizing the financial benefit to our community,” he said.
“The Rodeo Grounds have degraded over time due to weather and age, and we have no more space to allow spectators, and have sold out each year, leaving people wanting at the gate.”
Cunin said they’ll continue to do what they can to keep the rodeo going.
“We know if our rodeo became a part of the Official Community Plan, and the City saw the value to invest in the Rodeo Grounds, the benefits would come back to Prince George citizens tenfold.”
Another meeting on the Official Community Plan will be held on Wednesday (April 16) at 5:00 pm.
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