Proposed Osborn Hall Replacement Project

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The Osborn Hall Replacement Project is picking back up! The Osborn Community Hall at 17526 Siphon Creek Road has been closed since 2019 due to structural issues and high repair or replacement costs.

After initial community consultations in 2020, a new hall design was developed with community support in 2021. The project was then paused while the Regional District got cost estimates and finalized some proposed taxation details for funding.

Now, we're asking for your input again to build a community consensus. On this page, we will present updated costs for the new hall and a new option: an outdoor recreation space. Your feedback on all options: new community hall, outdoor recreation space or leaving the site empty, is important. Your feedback will help the PRRD Board make a decision on the next steps for this project. It's really important to review both of the options presented, as well as what the taxation might mean to you. Take a close look at the Designs and Costs and the Taxation numbers before completing the survey.

Take the online survey open until July 25, and plan to join us at the Cecil Lake Hall on July 15, 2025 at 7pm to 8:30pm to learn more and ask questions!

The Osborn Hall Replacement Project is picking back up! The Osborn Community Hall at 17526 Siphon Creek Road has been closed since 2019 due to structural issues and high repair or replacement costs.

After initial community consultations in 2020, a new hall design was developed with community support in 2021. The project was then paused while the Regional District got cost estimates and finalized some proposed taxation details for funding.

Now, we're asking for your input again to build a community consensus. On this page, we will present updated costs for the new hall and a new option: an outdoor recreation space. Your feedback on all options: new community hall, outdoor recreation space or leaving the site empty, is important. Your feedback will help the PRRD Board make a decision on the next steps for this project. It's really important to review both of the options presented, as well as what the taxation might mean to you. Take a close look at the Designs and Costs and the Taxation numbers before completing the survey.

Take the online survey open until July 25, and plan to join us at the Cecil Lake Hall on July 15, 2025 at 7pm to 8:30pm to learn more and ask questions!

  • The Osborn Hall Replacement Project is starting up again!

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    The Osborn Community Hall has been closed since 2019 because of serious structural problems that would make it very expensive to repair or replace. Starting in 2020, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD worked with the Osborn community to determine support on replacement options, space options and design presentations for the site at 17526 Siphon Creek Road.

    Project Timeline and New Challenges

    After public discussions, the community showed support for a community hall design proposed in 2021. The project was delayed later that year while we waited for updated community hall costs and for taxation information from BC Assessment to figure out the details of setting up a potential proposed service (taxation) area to help pay for a new community space in Osborn.

    While the delay has been longer than we expected, we are coming back to the community with estimated costs on the supported community hall and a second development option of an outdoor recreation space.

    Your Feedback Matters to Build Community Consensus

    We need your input on all the available options, including building the hall, creating an outdoor recreation space or even leaving the site empty. Your feedback through the survey and community meeting will build a community census for consideration by the PRRD Board. This information will help them decide the best way forward. It's really important to review both of the options presented, as well as what the taxation might mean to you. Take a close look at the Designs and Costs and the Taxation numbers before completing the survey.

    Take the online survey open until July 25, and plan to join us at the Cecil Lake Hall on July 15, 2025 at 7pm to 8:30pm to learn more and ask questions!

  • Project Updates

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    November 14, 2024


    Service area assessment data is being evaluated for the Osborn Hall Replacement Project to better understand the potential taxation implications of this project. This step is expected to be completed in early 2025.


    June 17, 2021

    The survey results from the 'Narrowing It Down' phase of the project have been posted below along with a short summary of what the community said. Over the next month, the PRRD will hold a meeting to discuss the results of the survey with the project Engineer, and the Osborn Hall Society to determine how to move forward, and to start working on construction cost options.


    May 26, 2021

    Phase 2 Virtual Town Hall Recording

    Thank you to everyone who attended the virtual town hall on May 25th, 2021 to discuss the design options being proposed for the community hall. If you missed the meeting, it is now available to watch here.


    Round 2 Survey Open!

    We want your input on the two design options being proposed for the new Osborn Community Hall! Take the survey here.


    May 20, 2021

    Virtual Town Hall Zoom join link

    A virtual town hall will take place on May 25, 2021 @ 7pm where you can voice your thoughts on replacement project. Join link here.


    May 7, 2021

    Information packets were mailed out to residents within a 15km radius of the Osborn Hall. Have you received yours yet? If you haven't, or if you'd like to receive one because you use the hall, please let us know! Visit the "Who's Listening" tool on the project page for contact information.

    Please fill out this short survey here before June 1, 2021 to have your say!


    February 19th, 2021

    The virtual information session is now available to watch here!


    February 11th, 2021

    Thank you to everyone who attended the Virtual Information Session on February 10th! A video of the meeting will be posted in the next few days. Make sure to sign up for alerts to be notified of all project updates.


    January 21st, 2021

    Information packets were mailed out to residents within a 15km radius of the Osborn Hall. Have you received yours yet? If you haven't, or if you'd like to receive one because you use the hall, please let us know! Visit the "Who's Listening" tool on the project page for contact information.

    Please fill out this short survey here before February 22, 2021 to have your say!

Page last updated: 11 Jul 2025, 03:17 PM