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It was close, but no cigar for the South Surrey entertainment complex. What does Friday’s vote mean for Surrey’s future? Will we ever get a convention centre? Some fear it will be a while before developers roll the dice here again with such ventures.
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With the denial of the South Surrey casino still fresh in the minds of many, the question of “what now?” is being asked around Surrey. On the provincial level, it appears as if the decision means gaming in Surrey is done, said Jim Lightbody, vice president of casino and gaming for the British
Columbia Lottery Corporation. “This was a project that offered a lot to the city; however, we appreciate the time and thoughtfulness of council and, out of respect for their decision, we will not pursue further opportunities in the City of Surrey,” said Lightbody by email. For now, the gaming licence that would have allowed for the complex to be built in South Surrey will remain at a Newton
a location in an area zoned for this kind of development, but also in working with the city throughout the process to develop a design that reflects Surrey’s extraordinary growth and need for a facility that offers much-needed convention space and four-star hotel, as well as a show theatre and modestly sized casino,” said Lightbody. see AMENITIES › page 3
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bingo hall for the next 18 months, which allows for slot machines on the site. According to Lightbody and many of the project’s proponents, Surrey is in need of the amenities offered, which would have included a four-star hotel, a 27,000-square-foot entertainment/ convention centre plus restaurants and lounges. “We took great care not only to find
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