VARIANCE DESCRIPTION

The total departmental year-end variance is projected to be approximately: ($260,000)

The 2019/2020 curling season was ended several weeks early, therefore revenue for the remaining weeks of the season was not realized. Further, the 2020/2021 season is expected to be canceled as well.

Golf at the main Roseland course, and associated par 3, would typically open in late March. Due to provincial COVID restrictions, golf did not begin until May 16, resulting in lost revenue. Further, PPE and additional staff were needed to operate safely.

The Roseland Clubhouse, which has a restaurant and hosts golf tournaments and other events, has remained closed since March. Food and beverage has only been available at the course half way hut and from the beverage cart.

Golf at the secondary 9 hole course, Little River, was not resumed in 2020, as there was no electronic tee sheet to control the number of golfers attending the course at any time and insufficient management resources to safely direct golf operations.

There have been measures taken to mitigate the revenue lost due to COVID, such as laying off staff and limiting the maintenance of closed operations.