Last meeting for Golata Creek community to voice opinions on new space

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is seeking input from Golata Creek residents on a new community space. 

This will be the last chance for residents to attend a meeting regarding the topic of the former Golata Creek Community Hall site, before the PRRD considers a referendum. 

The meeting will take place on April 9th, 2026 at 7 p.m. at Clearview Arena at 13772 223 Road in Goodlow. 

Residents will be able to pick between six different options to develop the space, ranging from outdoor seating areas to indoor community halls, alongside estimated costs:

• Option one: picnic shelter and recreation amenities –
  • Construction: $413,270
  • Annual operating: $41,265
  • Tax rate: $0.19 per $1,000 
• Option two: outdoor pavilion –
  • Construction: $592,800 
  • Annual operating: $53,121  
  • Tax rate: $0.24 per $1,000
• Option three: outdoor pavilion and recreation amenities –
  • Construction: $635,000
  • Annual operating: $53,098 
  • Tax rate: $0.27 per $1,000
• Option four: small serviced hall –
  • Construction: $843,700  
  • Annual operating: $88,431 
  • Tax rate $0.40 per $1,000. 
• Option five: small, basic serviced hall and recreation amenities –
  • Construction: $948, 090. 
  • Annual operating: $98,128. 
  • Tax rate: $0.45 per $1,000. 
• Option six: no further development 

If approved, the completed project would be located at 6161 Golata Creek Road. 

If residents agree on a preferred option for the project, a referendum could take place in October 2026 if the PRRD board approves moving forward. 

The PRRD received mixed feedback from the community in 2025 on the project.

A targeted community visioning session was held later that year, where residents expressed an interest in the project, but requested additional information on costs. 

Following feedback at the 2025 session, the PRRD employed an architect to develop the different options for the site.

The PRRD has been considering a new community space for Golata Creek since the Golata Creek Community Hall closed in 2022 due to structural issues found during an inspection. 

If the project is completed, residents will also have the final say on if they support a new taxation area to pay for the project.

The PRRD has allocated $500,000 in funds for the project.

Residents are invited to complete a survey about the community hall. The survey is open from March 30th to April 15th, 2026. 

Paper copies of the survey will be available at the meeting, as well as at the PRRD offices in both Dawson Creek and Fort St. John.