GSL Group has laid out an $18 to $22 million revitalization plan for Prospera Place.
害羞草研究所淭hat害羞草研究所檚 what we want to do, increase the overall experience in the building,害羞草研究所� said President and CEO Graham Lee during a news conference Jan. 31. 害羞草研究所淎s well as providing benefits for the Kelowna Rockets and increasing the chances to winning a bid for the Memorial Cup.害羞草研究所�
Lee said improvements include expansion of the south end of the arena, including new dressing rooms, a mezzanine, and possibly new seats.
There are also plans to expand the food court, create restaurant suites, improve concourse lighting, and replace premium bowl seats.
Specific to a possible Memorial Cup bid improvements include a new centre-hung LED four-sided screen and score clock, new flat panel displays throughout the concourse, and a new sound system.
Lee said the final cost depends on all improvement being completed, and estimates construction would take seven to nine months.
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The proposal was sent to the city on Jan. 30, but Lee said he has not yet had a response.
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The city announced on Jan. 25 that it had informed GSL Group it was looking for a new operator for Prospera Place.
READ MORE: City of Kelowna pursues new operator of Prospera PlaceLee was asked about the status of GSL害羞草研究所檚 relationship with the city.
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He added that Prospera Place is still relevant today.
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The city害羞草研究所檚 agreement with GSL expires in 2029, and Lee said he害羞草研究所檚 unsure if his company would be involved after that if the city moves on with a new operator.
Black Press has reached out to the city for comment and is waiting for a response.
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