With local parks changing ownership, Lavington wants to make sure the same rules are still in play.
Coldstream will be taking over most of its local parks from the regional district, including Lavington Centennial Park.
With the changes (expected to be finalized by next year sometime) the Lavington Community Association is hoping its park use agreements don’t change
“We’re wanting to ensure we have the same relationship and services we currently have from Greater Vernon Service and the Regional District of North Okanagan,” said Lyn McPherson, LCA director.
Along with reimbursement of Hydro and insurance costs, the LCA is exempt from user fees in Centennial Park, Lavington Elementary and Jeffers Park (which the LCA owns and operates).
“There will be some transitioning but essentially everything will stay the same,” assures Coun. Maria Besso.
Coun. Gyula Kiss adds: “I hope everything will be better otherwise there wasn’t really a use for change.”
Pleased with the response, McPherson said: “I think we’re off to a great start, we’re all just waiting to see what will happen.”
