PRRD awards contract for North Peace Fall Fairgrounds Feasibility Study

DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) announced that Expedition Management Consulting has been awarded the contract to conduct the North Peace Fall Fairgrounds feasibility study at a board meeting in October.

The study costs $100,000 for a one-year term, which does not include replacements or repairs.

During the meeting, staff also clarified that this feasibility study would differ from the structural condition and BC Fire Code assessment conducted by engineering firm McElhanney in 2023.

The feasibility study will include conceptual architectural design and cost estimates to upgrade the Adeline Kelly Hall and examinations of existing buildings and operating models.

Expedition Management will also have discussions with stakeholders, such as local 4H Clubs and the North Peace Fall Fair Society.

After McElhanney’s report, the North Peace Fall Fair Society said they only received the information about the repairs needed at the end of June, though the fall fair was slated to take place in August.

Despite all the repairs, there were still some buildings they couldn’t use in 2023. Tents were utilized instead so the fall fair could take place.

The full report on the feasibility study recommendation can be found below: