As an official Venue City, Surrey will be a part of one of the world’s premier international events, an opportunity that has been experienced by only a very small number of cities worldwide. Surrey's Olympic experience will enhance the its image regionally and internationally, as it continues its transformation into a world class City. Surrey will have two dedicated venues during Games time: Surrey 2010 Olympic Celebration Site at Holland Park Spirit Square
Supported by 2010 Legacies Now and the Province of BC, the Spirit Square program is a province-wide initiative to create or improve outdoor public meeting and celebration spaces. Thanks to a grant from the Province, the official opening of the Holland Park Spirit Square was on July 18, 2009. Games Preparation Centre/Recreation Centre The Venue City Agreement between Surrey and VANOC included a commitment by Surrey to provide a Games Preparation Centre (GPC) for use by VANOC. The GPC has been constructed as the first phase of the new Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre located in Tom Binnie Park. Construction of the GPC is complete and is a of multi-purpose space for the exclusive use of VANOC leading up to and during the 2010 Winter Games. |