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Westario Building Survey 2010

Survey/Feature

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The Question

Do you think the old Westerio Power building on Queen Street in Kincardine should be turned into a Learning Centre?

  • Yes

  • No

Results

No 35.5%
Yes 64.5%
  100.00%

Here are some of the comments, but not all:

  • A higher learning centre in Kincardine    can only be a good thing.
  • A Learning Centre is not a Centre of    Energy Excellence as contained in the    original agreement.
  • Anything to get people off social    assistance or further their education  to get better money in their pockets  is perfect in my eyes!
  • Great use of a vacant building perhaps if the town council   doesn't like using it for the learning   centre they could save $600 000 and make   it the new tourist info building.
  • Council needs to move beyond the    issues of how this “deal” has been    structured and determine whether    future value can be established for    the community.
  • A sound Business Plan  that stands on its own would be a good  start. That’s where Council needs to  focus.
  • I can't believe there is even a  question. YES YES!! It will create  local jobs for our youth.
  • I think this building would be  beneficial as a learning center as it  looks professional is wheelchair  accessible
  • It should be a centre where education  is available to ALL!!!! It should not  be for HYDRO workers.
  • This area needs access to education    basic skills post secondary education    that does not relate to a *job at hydro*
  • Learning is progress....maybe it could    grow into a regional learning centre    or a small college! That would be jobs and increased education.
  • no unless there is a financial benefit to the taxpayer
  • Not another *after the fact issue*  with what the council thinks.....why    does Kincardine have such a negative    attitude when it come to progress!
  •  ...Sell this one and reduce our taxes and let the education begin  now!!!

  • Get the empty building filled  and used for something positive!
  • perfect location ... enough  parking ... easy access to and from Queen Street.
  • Great use for an unused  building!
  • The building might as well be used as   sit empty after McKechnie Pharmacy leaves to go back to the 'dungeon on the hill'.
  • There are a lot better places to host    learning opportunities such as the    library and the Davidson Centre    addition. Sell the old Westario Power    building and use the money for the    municipality.
  • This is a great location. A Learning    Center would be positive addition to    Kincardine.
  • We have to provide education and  skills for the unfortunate who have  not attained the necessary learning and skills needed today and in the future.
  • WE NEED TO OPEN UP NEW VENUES. WE WILL STAGNATE IF NOTHING NEW IS STARTED. TAKE THE CHANCE FOR HEAVEN SAKES. LOOK TO THE FUTURE AS OF NOW!
  • With tax increases well above the    inflation rate for at least the last 2 years the building should be sold
  • Yes. What a great opportunity for    Kincardine!

*Please note we remove duplicate votes from the same source

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