They say hope springs eternal, and the non-profit society For the Love of Gospel Rock is hoping this year could see a big boost in their effort to buy the land for a park.
The group held a Spring Affair March 20 at Dougall Park in Gibsons.
“It was hugely successful,” said president Sharon Danroth, who said the group is starting to feel some momentum.
For the Love of Gospel Rock is trying to get people to commit to donating $100 to help purchase one square metre of the property. “They’re starting to sell,” Danroth said. “There were some sold at the event on Sunday.”
The main lot at Gospel Rock, Block 7, was recently on the market with an asking price of $6.25 million.
Danroth said seeing a figure like that doesn’t deter the group.
“I think that once we get enough community people having bought the square metres, and once we get the Town of Gibsons supporting us, and perhaps the regional district [and Squamish Nation], then I think we can go to the big guys and ask for money from foundations, and conservancies, and those sorts of things,” she noted.
For the Love of Gospel Rock organizers are going to meet next week and make plans for spring and summer events, including a float for the Sea Cavalcade.
You can find out more at www.gospelrock.ca
