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With daycare spaces needed in Port Moody, the city will study whether city hall could be a suitable location for a new facility.
Council gave the greenlight for a nearly $45,000 feasibility study on Jan. 21, sending the item to a future finance committee to find a funding source.
Mayor Meghan Lahti planted the idea of a childcare facility at city hall in May 2023, introducing a motion for a new facility for municipal employees, and potentially the public.
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While the project proposal acknowledges childcare is typically under provincial jurisdiction, it states local government can play a significant role.
As part of the study, a hired architect is set to examine the city hall site for space needs, regulatory requirements, and financial considerations. The study will also weigh whether modular buildings are suitable, and other site configurations and limitations in the civil complex.
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