Memorial Centre - privatization proposal
Victory Grounds Ventures wants to build a sports centre
A proposal to sell (or lease?) city-owned land at the Memorial Centre for a privately-owned sports facility is now posted on the Tourism Kingston website.
The proponent, Victory Grounds Ventures, will tell people more about this idea at the two meetings:
January 9, 5 to 6:30 pm at Daft Brewing, 768 Princess Street
January 10, 8 to 9:30 am at Strata Hotel, 1187 Princess Street.
There is a button to click to register for one of the two meetings on the website. Here is the accompanying text:
Kingston could soon be home to a brand-new professional soccer team and stadium and you’re invited to learn more!
This transformational investment in our community has the potential to drive significant economic benefits for local businesses, bolster our sport tourism industry, and address the dire need for additional year-round open-air and covered turf space for our local sport programs. The proposed stadium would be bookable by a variety of sport organizations for training and competition including rugby, ultimate, baseball, football, and more.
Whether you’re involved with a local business, the sport community, or just interested in learning more – sign up to attend one of our two information sessions. The Victory Grounds Ventures team will be sharing information about their significant proposal to bring a professional soccer team and stadium here in Kingston.
For more information please contact:
Emma Lambert
Manager, Sport Partnerships, Wellness, & Culture
Tourism Kingston
Paul Barbeau
Managing Partner
Victory Grounds Ventures
How is it that a private developer can propose how a public memorial facility be altered? Kingston is in 'dire need' of many facilities. Soccer fields are springing up across our city. Do we really need more, in lieu of other activities just as healthy and community engaging?