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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!
IMPORTANT: Please look at the two design options and tax information before completing the survey.
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is reaching out to residents in the unincorporated community of Osborn in Electoral Area B to discuss the future of the site at 17526 Siphon Creek Road. The Osborn Community Hall has been closed since 2019 because of structural problems and the high cost of replacement.
Initial visioning for a new hall was done in 2020 and 2021, and after a project delay in 2022, we're now presenting two options and asking for your thoughts on which community space you prefer, which you think would best fit what the community needs and what you would be willing to pay for through your taxes.
The options include building a new hall, turning the site into community recreation grounds or keeping the site empty.
Your input is crucial and will help our project team prepare a report with recommendations for the PRRD Board. This report will help them decide the best way forward for the project.
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Proposed Osborn Hall Replacement Project has finished this stage
An assessment was completed on the Osborn Hall in the summer of 2019. This study found that the building was in need of significant repairs to continue to safely operate.
Public Engagement - The "Visioning" Stage
Proposed Osborn Hall Replacement Project has finished this stage
Public engagement activities will be conducted to determine how people use the hall, how they would like to use it in the future, and whether people are generally supportive of looking at options for replacement of a hall.
Public Engagement - The "Narrowing it Down" Stage
Proposed Osborn Hall Replacement Project has finished this stage
Did we get it right?
Design options will be presented and will be based on earlier community input, and options for facility designs and costs will be brought back to the community.
Your consensus will allow us to move forward on getting an estimated cost for a new building!
On Hold - Service Assessment Data Evaluation
Proposed Osborn Hall Replacement Project has finished this stage
The project is on hold while the service area assessment date is being evaluated for the Osborn Hall Replacement Project to better understand the potential taxation implications. The assessment is expected to be completed in early 2025.
Concept Design and Taxation Presentation
Proposed Osborn Hall Replacement Project is currently at this stage
After a long delay, BC Assessment has finally provided the taxation information to the Regional District so that the project can resume. Be sure to check out the concept designs, taxation information, and new survey!
