Proposed Osborn Hall Replacement Project

Area residents have expressed interest in repairing or replacing the Osborn Community Hall, which is not currently in use. Rural community halls provide people with opportunities to gather and connect with their neighbours, friends, and families close to home.

On this page, you will find information about the history, current condition of the facility, potential costs and a proposed schedule of events and activities for public engagement with community residents that will allow the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) to make informed recommendations on what to do with this important piece of community infrastructure.

FAQs

Why not repair the old hall?
The current facility has a number of ‘big ticket’ items that need repair or replacement such as the walls, roof, windows, and flooring. It was estimated that the cost to replace the building would be less than the cost of building new.

What would a new hall cost?
The project engineer will determine the cost once a design has been chosen. The figure is dependent on demolition cost, new hall spaces, and if existing components can be repurposed. The availability of capital grant funding may also impact the final cost.

Can we make changes to the design?
Yes! This is your opportunity to tell us if you would like to see changes to the design. Please review the design concepts on the main page, here, and complete the survey here to provide us with your feedback!

How will we pay?
Cost estimates will be developed for the preferred option and presented to the community with options for funding. Funding could include taxation, local/provincial/federal grants, community support and donations.

What if I don't support a replacement facility?
That is one possible outcome of the engagement process.

No matter what the outcome, the current facility needs to be removed as it has reached the end of its life.

What are the next steps?
The information that is gathered through the survey and community meeting will allow a narrowing down to one of the two options. The preferred option will move forward and the project engineer will start putting together a cost estimate. Once the cost estimate is completed, it will be sent the community to decide how to move forward.