Council, community ponders costs, considerations in rebuilding the Grace Hartman Amphitheatre

The proposed concept sketch of Bell Park reconstruction by architects Castellan James and Partners, Novita Techne Limited and Todhunter Associates is adequate for most users, city staff said. Photo supplied.

By: Bill Bradley - Sudbury Northern Life - Feb 09, 2010 | 2 Comments (2)


The proposed $5 million redevelopment of the Grace Hartman Amphitheatre is raising some controversy in Greater Sudbury. Bell Park users groups are going to lose out financially if the reconstructe...

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