Interested proponents have have until Jan. 28 to submit their
expressions of interest to the college.
Canadore president and chief executive officer George Burton could
not be reached for comment Friday afternoon.
But the 14-page request issued earlier this month indicates the
city is supporting the P3 initiative.
The Corporation of the City of North Bay wishes to investigate a
partnership with Canadore College through a private-public
partnership in relation to a twin-pad arena option," the document
states. With the support from the City of North Bay, Canadore
College is seeking a partner to build, finance and operate a
multi-purpose sports facility. The successful proponent is expected
to enter into a long-term land lease arrangement where a
multipurpose facility would be constructed."
The college is looking for the facility to offer a turf field, twin
ice pads, rubberized flooring, a walking or jogging track,
concessions and change rooms.
Some of the activities Canadore would like these facilities to
accommodate include soccer, hockey, figure skating, ringette, rugby,
touch football, ultimate Frisbee, basketball, volleyball, baseball,
tennis, weight room and golf. The facility would service the local
and regional communities, as well as Canadore College students.