Mayor Yu will ask for more information about long term operating costs of Kopar Memorial Arena

PRINCE GEORGE — Prince George City Council is being asked to take a closer look at the long-term costs of operating Kopar Memorial Arena.

A motion from Mayor Simon Yu would direct Administration to prepare a report detailing the arena’s annual operating costs, revenues, and taxpayer subsidy, along with projected maintenance, rehabilitation, or replacement costs over the next 10, 20, and 30 years.

The report would also explore alternative funding options, including public-private partnerships, private investment, sponsorship opportunities, Indigenous partnerships, and community-based funding models.

Mayor Yu says the goal is not to predetermine the arena’s future, but to provide Council and the public with clear financial information before any major spending decisions are made.