Petition to the City of Westmount Council 

to AMEND the current  

Arena/Pool Plan (April 2010) 

YES, WEstmount CAN MAKE A WISH for a more inclusive project and an indoor swimming pool.

• A new and scientific study is required based on Westmount’s population only. 

• The April 2010 survey was flawed, and  it has been falsely suggested that the grant money would be lost if the project were changed. 

• Measured against other communities of similar size, Westmount already has equivalent or more ice capacity per person. 

• The focus on 2 NHL rinks excludes  all the other spheres of the society. 

• An outdoor-indoor pool or alternative sites for part of the facilities  are not considered.

• It is a threat to the neighborhood. It will increase traffic, pollution, decrease public security, and permanently alter the well-being of the Westmount park.

• The cost for this over-sized facility, will unnecessarily increase Westmount’s debt and taxes.  

There is always time!

The WESTMOUNT City Council must STOP the current  ARENA/POOL plan and conduct a scientific study that integrates the true needs of the COMMUNITY.

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Please read these references: 

1. Why not year-round swimming, too?   
2009 - Gary Ikeman

2. Arena project is not just for hockey players  
2009 - Gary Ikeman

3. Arena/pool proposal should be completely reviewed    
2009 - Gary Ikeman

4. Save $8million: alternative site
2009 - Patrick Martin

5. $18 millions: community and aquatic center 
2011 - City of Cote St-Luc - $18million

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