MacKenzie's Spirit Square will be a community celebration meeting place with a performance stage and surrounding viewing areas.
It will be showcased at the upcoming 2009 Northern BC Winter Games of which Mackenzie is proud to be the host community.
The design will accommodate year-round use by incorporating all-weather design elements.
The proposed site is currently underutilized green space surrounding the recreation centre, museum, arts centre and secondary school.
Design influences will be drawn from the area's strong forestry resource background with involvement from the McLeod Lake First Nations.
Mackenzie will receive a $343,500 grant from the provincial government for this project.
Young resident, Julia Martin, enjoying the presentation for the District of Mackenzie Spirit Square.
MLA Pat Bell, Mayor Stephanie Killam, and District of Mackenzie councillors unveiling the construction sign at the July 30 Spirit Square announcement.
Mayor Stephanie Killam thanks MLA Pat Bell for his continued support for his constituents in the District of Mackenzie, B.C.
Councillor Trish Jacques, Chief Administrative Officer Warren Waycheshen and Councillor Brent Proctor from the District of Mackenzie were present for the announcement held outside the town's recreation centre.