Safety City Update

February 2008

It is with great excitement that we share the latest news of the Safety City Project here in Grande Prairie.  After hiring an architect and tendering this project twice in the last year, the cost of construction soared fom $1.9 million to $6.1 million over the course of six months.  Just when the Construction Committee was considering the next step, a poposal from the City of Grande Prairie and PACE breathed new life into Safety City.

Presently, the Safe Communities Board has agreed to puchase an existing 3,500 square foot building from PACE on 92 Street, with the City donating land adjacent the building to house the streetscape.  Along with the city's contrubution of land comes $200,000 cash that was to be spent upgrading the storm sewer system beside the fire hall to accommadate Safety City.

With the cash from the City and the money raised to date, the Safety City Construction Committee is pleased to announce that the building of the streetscape will commence as soon as weather permits.  Although the project will still require additional funds and/or gift-in-kind to see it complete, the Board and the Construction Committee are confident that the first children will receive safety and injury prevention training in September of 2008.

Our heartfelf gratitude to all donors who have remained committed to this project and a huge thank you for your patience as we overcame the challenges presented over these past few years.