When it comes to providing recreational opportunities, West Shore Parks and Recreation doesnB次元官网网址檛 stand still.

Members of the public can get a sense of how busy this organization is at this weekB次元官网网址檚 board of directors meeting, which gets underway with a tour of the new velodrome turf at 6:45 p.m. Thursday (April 9).

B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檙e expecting the velodrome practice field to be up and going in May,B次元官网网址� said parks and rec board chair and Colwood Coun. Rob Martin.

The project was delayed when a problem was encountered with the original turf, but workers had  nearly finished installing the second batch of material to start this week.

Besides the turf, which will eventually be used as a practice field by new tenant Velox Rugby Club and youth sports organizations, new lines are being created on the velodrome surface for the track cyclists. B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檙e really excited about it,B次元官网网址� Martin said of the refurbishing of the facility.

The regular portion of the meeting happens at 7 p.m. in the fieldhouse next to the soccer fields and golf course. Among the other items on the agenda are updates on programming fees and charges for 2015-16, and the societyB次元官网网址檚 five-year strategic plan.

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