Westmount gets green light for new sports complex

It's all systems go for the new Westmount sports complex.

In a report by CBC, the $38.5 million dollar project was given permission to proceed at a Monday night city council meeting.

Replacing the existing arena, the new centre will have two underground skating rinks, three outside tennis courts, and an eight lane, 25-metre outdoor swimming pool with an area for divers and nearby kiddie pool.

Westmount Mayor Peter Trent said that the arena will be one-of-a-kind as well as being environmentally friendly. The city of Westmount is putting an extra $1.5 million dollars to make sure the building saves energy and is constructed with sustainable materials.

However, not everyone supports the project.

Some residents fear the consequences the centre will have for Westmount, bringing with it extra garbage pick-ups, exhaust smells, and...french fries.

Supporters of the complex hope that having two rinks will allow for hockey teams in Westmount to practice more and compete against other cities.