A giant white soccer dome that was erected in January has recently become a white hot topic in Rutland.
Rod Charlesworth, who lives beside Rutland Senior Secondary School, has lost his view of the hills and the sports that he used to watch from the front row seat on his patio.
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The soccer dome that is owned and run by the Kelowna United Football Club was installed on what was previously a gravel field and gave students and the community a place to go and be active during the cold winter months.
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The sports facility is temporary, only being used during the winter months, and deflated for spring, summer and fall.
Kevin Kaardal, the superintendent of Central Okanagan Public Schools said Kelowna United Football Club followed proper procedures when constructing the dome, working closely with the city. And, he said, it was not a secret project.
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The community-building effect the soccer dome has had on Rutland outweighs any inconvenience for a staff group home that also backs onto the Rutland Senior Secondary School.
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Students at Rutland Senior Secondary School are allowed to use the facility during the day as 91裸聊视频渞ent91裸聊视频� for use of the land since the Kelowna United Football Club does not operate the building for profit.
The Kelowna United Football Club could not be reached in time for comment.
