Surrey, B.C., is joining the 2010 Olympic Games family as a 'Venue City.'
Surrey will be home to a Games Preparation Centre from February 2009 through the duration of the games, which begin in February 2010. When the games are over, the centrue will become a multi-purpose recreation facility.
Leading up to the games, the centre will provide a variety of workforce needs for the Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC).
Those needs, include the recruitment and casting of ceremonies participants, volunteer training from the Fraser Valley and elsewhere in B.C., as well as processing and recruitment of short term temporary games staff.
The Games Preparation Centre will be a new facility, built and outfitted by Surrey. In addition, Surrey is making a $2 million contribution towards the successful staging of the 2010 Winter Games.
"By becoming a Venue City, the 2010 Winter Games will leave a lasting legacy in Surrey," said Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts.
"To be a part of the Games in such a significant manner is very exciting for our city. I am sure our residents will be amongst the volunteer leaders in helping make this event a great success."
