Olympic cauldron could soon be more visible, Vancouver mayor Robertson says
A security perimeter surrounding the Olympic cauldron in downtown Vancouver could soon be altered to allow better visibility, Mayor Gregor Robertson said Tuesday morning.
Robertson said he's spoken to Vanoc CEO John Furlong about complaints that a high chain-link fence impedes the public's view of the flame, adding he's been assured Vanoc is working towards a better solution.
"We want to make that visible and have the ultimate benefit from the flame being right in the city," Robertson said, adding the city has received numerous complaints on the issue.
"I've made a call to John Furlong and we've been talking about next steps," he added.
"I'm confident they are going to take next steps to make the flame more visible."
Premier Gordon Campbell said on Tuesday that he too had spoken to Furlong on the issue, and confirmed Vanoc is working to find a solution.
"They are working around the clock to try and find additional viewing," he said, adding he understands both the security concerns and the public complaints.
"It is a little bit the magic of the Games," he added, speaking of the flame.
"The closer we can get [people] to the magic of the Games, the better off we are."
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