Clarington Council has announced that it is making plans for the future of recreation facilities in the municipality.
Staff have been directed to explore the cost of building a new recreation facility in south Bowmanville equipped with a twin pad arena and swimming pool, said a statement.
“After reviewing a potential expansion to Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, council is now considering a new complex in South Bowmanville, building around the current Bowmanville Indoor Soccer Facility. After taking an in-depth look at the Rickard Complex, the challenge of demolition, removal and relocation of existing fields proved to be too much. Staff will look at the cost of the twin pad arena and swimming pool in south Bowmanville and bring a comprehensive response back for council deliberation during the 2022 budget,” said the statement.
It said municipal staff have also recommend replacing both the arena floors at the Orono Arena and Community Centre and the Newcastle Memorial Arena.
These arena floors have been in service for over 40 years and require major renovation and upgrades. This would include replacing the in-floor refrigeration systems at the cost of $6,402,000, which has been referred to the 2022 budget. This proposed renovation would extend the lifespan of both facilities 10 to 15 years.
This work would help with the community-wide ice needs until council approves the planned future expansion of the Diane Hamre Recreation Complex as outlined in the municipal facility strategy. The proposed future expansion includes the installation of a twin pad arena in Newcastle, added the statement.
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