| Lincoln, ON | ||
| 11/12/2012 | ||
MEDIA RELEASE
At a Special Meeting of Council held on December 10, 2012,
Council awarded the Design-Build Request for Proposal for the Town of Lincoln
Community Complex to Schilthuis Construction Inc. of Ancaster. Over the next
week staff will work toward completion of a contract with Schilthuis. Once a
contract is signed the Town will have completed another step toward attaining a
Community Complex for the Town of Lincoln.
Located in
a large park setting on a section of the Beamsville Fairgrounds recently
acquired by the Town, the new facility will house an arena and library as well
as much needed community space.
 The Community Complex will have a total floor area of approximately 67,172 square feet – the ground level with approximately 51,163 square feet and the second level with approximately 16,019 square feet. The final design and assigned space will be completed over the next few months.
To keep the project focused as it progresses, Council
developed and adopted a vision statement and a basic set of project
principles. The vision for the project
is to construct a replacement arena and library, and a new community space
within the new Northwest Neighbourhood Park.
Principles established are used to ensure that the
construction of this multipurpose facility will employ a smart design process to
maximize the range of functions and inclusive space. It will be a “People Place” promoting
community pride, participation and a sense of belonging while encouraging
walkability and revitalization of the core.
Pre-construction work will be undertaken in the new year
with a view to breaking ground next spring.
Partial funding for this $15,000,000 project will be provided by the
Federal Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities who has committed
33.3% of eligible costs. The remainder
will come from long term financing and proceeds from a Capital
Campaign.
The Council is excited about the project and is very
appreciative of the input received from a wide range of community groups to
date. Mayor Hodgson said: “This is an
important step toward achieving the completion of a People Place in the heart of the
former Beamsville Fairgrounds. Council
looks forward to successful completion of this facility that will serve the
needs of the area for generations to come.”
For addition information, please visit our Community
Complex Page or contact:
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
One Step Closer....
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