Local politicians are being warned that simply opening up the Okanagan Rail Trail isn91裸聊视频檛 enough.
Alan Gatzke, an Oyama businessperson, told the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Thursday that a governance model is needed to operate and market the recreational corridor from Coldstream to Kelowna.
91裸聊视频淎ll of us are in this together and all of us want the trail to be as much as it can be,91裸聊视频� he said.
91裸聊视频淭here91裸聊视频檚 a vacuum in governance moving forward.91裸聊视频�
Based on observations of New Zealand91裸聊视频檚 trail networks, Gatzke is suggesting a not-for-profit society be formed locally.
91裸聊视频淚t creates the foundation for branding, marketing, economic development and tourism opportunities while sustaining and improving the trail,91裸聊视频� said the former Lake Country councillor.
91裸聊视频淚t improves communication between operators, users, the public and government.91裸聊视频�
Gatzke is concerned that the jurisdictions that purchased the corridor are veering off in different directions, including Kelowna closing off the trail until it is developed while Lake Country and the Regional District of North Okanagan are letting it be used.
91裸聊视频淭here are inconsistencies,91裸聊视频� he said.
91裸聊视频淲ithout some cohesive governance model in place, there will be public confusion. It91裸聊视频檚 important that the trail be named and that name be registered.91裸聊视频�
After hearing from Gatzke, GVAC members admitted that his concept needs further consideration.
91裸聊视频淲e have a raw product and we have to determine what we do with it. This gives us a lot of food for thought,91裸聊视频� said Catherine Lord, director.
91裸聊视频淲hat you91裸聊视频檙e suggesting is it91裸聊视频檚 more than a trail, it91裸聊视频檚 marketing. What91裸聊视频檚 our role in that?91裸聊视频� added director Mike Macnabb.
RDNO will be meeting with Kelowna, Lake Country and the Okanagan Indian Band to discuss corridor issues, but Juliette Cunningham, GVAC chairperson, says another partner must also be involved in the process.
91裸聊视频淲e have to give the public an opportunity for their vision,91裸聊视频� she said.
