More engagement on the proposed Waterfront Sports Field

Shared on behalf of Allandale Neighbourhood Association members, and friends of EBO, Linda & Arnie Ivsins.

For background, please visit https://www.engagebarrie.org/post/get-engaged-re-multi-use-sports-field-proposed-for-southshore-centre

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Linda & Arnie Ivsins

The city of Barrie, without public consultation (other than with sports clubs) wants to build a $4.6 million synthetic multi-use sports field along Barrie's waterfront (between the Southshore Centre and Minet's Point).

This is NOT about the cadets parade ground- there is ample space for them west of the Southshore building between Lakeshore and the Upper Trail once they move across the bay & share space with Barrie Canoe/Kayak club.

This is NOT about the sports teams (soccer and lacrosse only ones interested) needing a space to play- they do, but not on the waterfront.

The multi-use field should be built elsewhere.

Please consider signing and sharing the petition below prior to council's vote on Wed. May 15. More info is also included below.

Thanks,

Linda & Arnie

Petition:

https://www.change.org/p/say-no-to-developing-a-multi-use-sportsfield-parade-ground-at-south-shore-allandale-park?source_location=petitions_browse

Article about General Committee approval:

https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/sea-cadets-relocation-sports-field-get-early-ok-for-south-shore-8719793

Letter to the Editor:

https://www.barrietoday.com/letters-to-the-editor/letter-how-did-sea-cadets-wishes-morph-into-sports-field-8729880