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Wednesday, 10 January 2007 |
The new year should provide Taberites with much to look forward to in terms of new construction projects.The new year should provide Taberites with much to look forward to in terms of new construction projects.
First on the agenda will be the new Taber Public Library, which could be completed in late February.
The library will be a huge improvement over the current facility which, despite its small size, has served its clientele well over the years.
Certainly, the decision on the site of the new library was a little bit controversial but nonetheless, the facility, once it is completed, will be a feather in Taber's cap.
The year 2007 could also feature a number of other projects which will enhance life in this town.
One such project is the skateboard park facility, whose site selection at Confederation Park has also caused some concerns.
However, once that recreational facility is up and running, which will much dependent on fundraising efforts this year, it will provide another valuable outlet for our youth.
Another facility that looks to be a go for 2007 is the arts centre, which could transform the current library/old police station building into an artistic outlet for Taber's population.
Taber's theatre groups have long been searching for a home, and have used various venues in town throughout the years, with varying levels of success.
The arts centre could turn out to be another huge positive for the town, and give Taber a cultural element it has lacked, in proportion to its recreational facilities.
Certainly, 2007 will also provide its fair share of other projects, which will come on the heals of several other developments in 2006.
Highway lights at the intersection of Highway 3 and Highway 36 North and the new shopping complex, which will continue to be developed this year, were highlights of the last year. Taberites should soon find out who the second anchor store will be for the complex, which should expand the shopping options in 2007.
More importantly, Taber is at a crossroads with infrastructure projects, as many other Alberta communities are. The Waste Water Treatment Plant will be a huge undertaking, and present a massive financial undertaking for the town and its citizens, which will be felt for years to come.
A 57th Street access into Taber's downtown core should also benefit mainstreet merchants, who will continue to do battle with the expanding shopping complex on the highway.
All of these projects, recreational or infrastructure based, require money, through taxes or donations.
The new year, and those to come, will certainly put a financial toll on the town and its citizens but in the end, will make this a better place to live. |
