The Shannon Lake Neighbourhood Association (SLNA) is proposing a community centre and childcare facility for their area.

At West Kelowna council乌鸦传媒檚 Tuesday (Jan. 28) meeting, SLNA spokesperson Tom Groat requested that city-owned property at 2490 Shannon Lake Road be set aside for the project. The site is at the south end of Shannon Woods Park.

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Groat added that it乌鸦传媒檚 an ideal location because it乌鸦传媒檚 easily accessible, and there is a dog park, playground, a sports field and community gardens nearby.  

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He added community centre in Shannon Lake could also be used for private functions, conferences, activities and classes, as well as seniors outreach. He pointed to the success of Coldstream, which recently built a similar facility.

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Groat asked that the property be set aside to allow the SLNA to further investigate the feasibility of the project. 乌鸦传媒淚t乌鸦传媒檚 a good start and from that we can build from there.乌鸦传媒�

Partial funding for the initiative could come from provincial and federal grants, he added.

Council did not have any questions of Groat, however, Mayor Gord Milsom suggested the potential project be added to the city乌鸦传媒檚 list of strategic priorities.