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The Town of Ladysmith is exploring options to transition from its aging City Hall to a new, modern civic space—one that is more accessible, welcoming to the public, and better designed to support the needs of Council, staff, and the broader community for generations to come.
The current building no longer meets the Town’s needs, and expanding it is not practical due to its physical condition and the limitations of the site.As a result, the Town of Ladysmith is seeking feedback from residents on the following four possible options:
Status quo / no additional office space
Leasing additional existing office space
Constructing new office space
Purchasing existing office space
Options 3 and 4 would require a referendum, which would seek approval from voters to borrow funds.
Before determining whether a referendum would be necessary, the Town of Ladysmith is launching a public engagement process to gather feedback on which options might be preferred and supported. Everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend one of three identical public open houses:
Thursday, June 4, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Aggie Hall (1110 1st Avenue)
Saturday, June 6, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm – 1st Avenue and Gatacre Street (Outdoors)
Wednesday, June 10, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Frank Jameson Community Centre, Program Room (810 6th Avenue)
The public open houses will be drop-in, come-and-go events where residents can review background details and the considerations associated with each option. Participants will be able to provide feedback and speak directly with members of the project team, including Town staff and consultants.
Online virtual sessions and a facility tour are also taking place to provide engagement opportunities for the interest-holder groups most likely to be impacted by the various City Hall options.
No decisions have been made in advance regarding the options above. The Town is committed to a fair, transparent, and thoughtful process to ensure all perspectives are considered and the best possible outcome is reached for the community.
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The Town of Ladysmith is exploring options to transition from its aging City Hall to a new, modern civic space—one that is more accessible, welcoming to the public, and better designed to support the needs of Council, staff, and the broader community for generations to come.
The current building no longer meets the Town’s needs, and expanding it is not practical due to its physical condition and the limitations of the site.As a result, the Town of Ladysmith is seeking feedback from residents on the following four possible options:
Status quo / no additional office space
Leasing additional existing office space
Constructing new office space
Purchasing existing office space
Options 3 and 4 would require a referendum, which would seek approval from voters to borrow funds.
Before determining whether a referendum would be necessary, the Town of Ladysmith is launching a public engagement process to gather feedback on which options might be preferred and supported. Everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend one of three identical public open houses:
Thursday, June 4, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Aggie Hall (1110 1st Avenue)
Saturday, June 6, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm – 1st Avenue and Gatacre Street (Outdoors)
Wednesday, June 10, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Frank Jameson Community Centre, Program Room (810 6th Avenue)
The public open houses will be drop-in, come-and-go events where residents can review background details and the considerations associated with each option. Participants will be able to provide feedback and speak directly with members of the project team, including Town staff and consultants.
Online virtual sessions and a facility tour are also taking place to provide engagement opportunities for the interest-holder groups most likely to be impacted by the various City Hall options.
No decisions have been made in advance regarding the options above. The Town is committed to a fair, transparent, and thoughtful process to ensure all perspectives are considered and the best possible outcome is reached for the community.
