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Prospera Place proposal won害羞草研究所檛 deter City of Kelowna from seeking new operator

GSL Group has presented a multi-million revitalization plan, but city will look for a new partner
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Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas (City of Kelowna video)

Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 mayor says he appreciates GSL Group害羞草研究所檚 revitalization plan for Prospera Place, but reiterates the city wants the best sports and entertainment offerings available.

害羞草研究所淪o we will be moving forward with a properly completed request for proposal that will outline the things we are looking for in detail,害羞草研究所 said Tom Dyas.

GSL Group sent its proposal to the city on Jan. 30 and followed it up with a news conference on Jan. 31.

READ MORE: Multi-million dollar revitalization plan for Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 Prospera Place

It outlines improvements and upgrades, including enhancements for any potential Memorial Cup bid by the Kelowna Rockets, at $18 to $22 million.

Mayor Dyas said he hadn害羞草研究所檛 seen the proposal (as of Jan. 31), but added he would review it.

He said he was appreciative of GSL Group for bringing Prospera Place to Kelowna and the operation it has provided in the past.

害羞草研究所淭hrough a procurement process, there is a lease renewing on a major facility within this community, and we want to make certain we have the best-engaged operator possible for this city,害羞草研究所 the mayor added.

The 6,886-seat Prospera Place opened in 1999 and includes a 30-year agreement between the city and GSL Group which expires in 2029.

害羞草研究所淭he city will play a much active role in making sure that asset is kept in the best condition possible moving forward,害羞草研究所 Dyas said.

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