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Budget cuts are being made to the newest Greater Vernon sports facility in an effort to rein in spiralling costs.
The new football/soccer field and running track under construction next to Okanagan College, budgeted for $7.5 million, is nearly $800,000 over budget.
Despite extensive soil testing, a patch of clay in the northwest corner of the facility was missed, resulting in removal and replacement costs. Materials and labour costs also increased as a result of Alberta oilpatch demand for skilled workers.
To reduce costs, the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee has decided athlete showers aren’t necessary.
Also, taxes are being used to acquire a turf maintenance machine, rolling covers, soccer goals, players and coach’s benches and hurdles. The clay remediation and additional building costs will be covered from reserves and user groups are being asked to step up as well to provide funds for additional amenities.
The company installing the bleachers is booked up for the Pan Am Games and may not have the seating in place by the June 15 deadline, but the facility is still scheduled for a ribbon cutting in late June.
