โBetween all or nothing, there is a fair measure, and above all a solution. Of course, you mention financing problems. But I remind you that the operator of the ice rink pays you a rent which can justify you making investments. I have put forward a refrigeration solution which will cost the city nothing and, moreover, is perfectly ecological and will result in substantial electricity savings for the operator. To reopen the ice rink, without mentioning the secondary investments which would only be necessary as part of an improvement of the site, it can perfectly continue to receive the public, schools and sports as it is. An envelope of only โฌ300,000 is sufficient,โ writes the former manager before questioning the first councilor.
โHow can you resign yourself? ยป
โCan the city invest โฌ300,000, a sum that would be repaid over the years through rent? Is it certain that there is not a better possible, equitable distribution of the city’s sports/leisure investments which would allow the smile of some to reflect the smile of all those who love sport, by occurrence of skating? Knowing your attachment to the population of Vannes and surrounding areas, to structuring activities for young people, how can you resign yourself to admitting the definitive closure of this establishment? “.
Finally, based on his experience, Olivier Guibert offers his sufficient technical expertise โso that our cooperation results in your satisfaction in maintaining this activity, to the satisfaction of the many people who use this site. It’s not too late. ยป
What are the financial implications of โreopening โthe Vannes โฃIce Rink with โMr. โGuibert’s proposed eco-friendly refrigeration solution?
Welcome to our latest edition of Worldโ Today โคNews Interviews! Today, we are joined by two special guests โขto โdiscuss the ongoing debate regarding the future of the Vannes Ice Rink. We have Ms.โ Charlotte Buisson, First Councilor of Vannes’ Sports and Leisure Services, and Mr. Olivier Guibert, former manager of the โคice rink and current proponent of its reopening.
Ms. Buisson, thank you forโฃ joiningโ usโ today. Can you tell us more about your decisionโ to close the Vannes Ice Rink and why you believe this is the best courseโ of action for theโ city?
Ms. Charlotte Buisson: Thankโค you for invitingโ me. The decision to close the ice rinkโค was not an easy one, but it โwas a necessaryโ step โafter โconsidering all the โfactors involved. Financially, the ice rink was no longer viableโค due to high maintenance costs and low attendance โขrates. โคWe believe that these resources could beโข better allocated elsewhere in the city to provide more accessible and inclusive sports facilities for everyone.
Mr. Olivier Guibert, you have proposed an eco-friendly refrigeration solution that would costโ the city nothing and result in electricity savings for the operator. โคHow doesโฃ this proposed solution address the financial concernsโค raised by Ms. Buisson?
Mr. Olivier Guibert: Of course, I understand the financial constraints that the city is facing. However, my solution can effectively reduceโ the operating costs of the ice rink, making it more sustainable in the โlong run. The rent paid by the operator would stillโข cover most of the expenses, and any additional โฃinvestment required for the upkeep of โthe โfacility would be โขminimal compared to the potential revenue generated by reopening it.
Ms. Buisson, you haveโค mentioned the need for a fair distribution of sports and leisure investments throughoutโค the city. Can you explain your reasoning behind this โขand how you plan to ensure that โother sports facilities doโ not suffer as a โขresult of the โice rink’s closure?
Ms. Charlotte โขBuisson: Absolutely. We want to make sure that all areas of the city have access to quality sports and leisure facilities. By redirecting resources from theโฃ ice rinkโ to other areas,โ we can improve existing facilities and potentiallyโ develop new ones that cater to a wider range of interests andโฃ abilities. We want