"skating rinks"

The committee will discuss a new plan to transform how outdoor skating rinks are managed and provided in Gatineau. This is a significant review of city infrastructure and service delivery for winter recreation, which may impact the number or location of rinks available to residents.

This item requests a temporary exemption from the City's noise bylaw to allow for necessary maintenance work on the skating rinks located at Ruisseau de la Brasserie. This ensures that maintenance crews can perform their duties outside of standard hours to keep the rinks in good condition for public use.

This item authorizes a contract for the maintenance of outdoor skating rinks throughout the city for the winter season.

The commission will review and provide a recommendation on the city's plan for the installation and maintenance of outdoor skating rinks for the upcoming season.

The Recreation, Sports and Community Development Department will present a review of the city's strategy for deploying outdoor skating rinks. This discussion is relevant to residents as it concerns the accessibility and maintenance of winter recreational facilities across the city.

Elected officials discussed the future of outdoor skating rinks and the importance of ethics and safety in sports. They also highlighted a partnership with the Observatoire du développement de l’Outaouais (ODO) at the UQO regarding community data.

A presentation regarding the planning, installation, and maintenance of outdoor skating rinks across the city for the upcoming winter season.

The Commission reviewed the 2023-2024 outdoor skating rink season, which was shortened by climate change. The city is evaluating its deployment plan to ensure future efficiency, equity, and climate adaptation, with a new plan expected in 2025.

The Commission presented its report and work plan. Key discussions included the impact of climate change on outdoor skating rinks and the need to revise the winter service offer, as well as concerns regarding the transition from the Community Investment Plan (PIC) to the PIVM for local infrastructure funding.

The committee will analyze a proposed plan to change how outdoor skating rinks are managed and provided across the city.