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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, February 4, 2016 | 4 Oakville Arena redevelopment plans get official nod from council by Julia Le Oakville Beaver Staff Plans to renovate Oakville Arena and Trafalgar Park are a step closer to reality. Monday night (Feb. 1), Oakville Town council officially approved staff recommendations to move forward with the first phase of design and construction. With little discussion ahead of the vote, Mayor Rob Burton stated in a press release last week, "Residents are extremely passionate about the redevelopment plans for Oakville Arena." "It's exciting to see this project move forward to council, bringing us closer to revitalizing and expanding the facility for future generations to enjoy," he said. Oakville Arena, located at 133 Rebecca St., was originally built in 1950 and has served as a community hub for a variety of activities for more than six decades. It's also one of only four remaining arenas in Ontario with a distinctive wooden truss roof system designed by Norman Otto Hipel, an Ontario politician and builder who patented the roof system in 1928. Town Recreation Services Senior Manager Michael Brennan told the Oakville Beaver Town staff is working closely with the architect and general contractor to have a "more detailed look" on what's been proposed through the preliminary design concept, highlighting some of the challenges and possible solutions for them. Options are on the table "Our first discussions have been centered around the wood trusses because that's the thing that's probably the biggest risk in the project," he said. "In the original master plan design we did with the first consultant, they were proposing that we put a roof over a roof, but that was only one idea. There may be other ideas, so we will be exploring all those kinds of things and how the site is interrelated because we're building a fire hall there and also attaching the seniors' centre to the arena." Retaining heritage truss structure While retaining the heritage wooden trusses is a priority for the project, the preliminary design concept includes reducing seating see Construction on p.17 February Special 8 oz AAA New York steak Served with potatoes, vegetables, garlic bread, and fried onions For $14.99 l r. M ge aris a D'An g hiv ani Sag We offer full Family Dental Services in our brand new, state-of-the-art office in a calm and relaxing environment. We are a paperless office and use digital x-rays. We welcome kids, teens, adults and seniors. NEW PATIENTS are welcome and we will accommodate your dental emergencies. We will directly bill your insurance company and offer convenient evening and weekend appointments. ar o D r. S 2525 Old Bronte Road, Suite #130 Palermo Professional Centre (ground floor) Old Bronte Rd. Bronte Rd. è www.reflections-dental.ca 3rd Line Inquire about our GRADE 9 ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS! Learn how SMLS can be a part of your daughter's future! Where learning becomes leading. OUR NEXT OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, February 25th · 9am - 12 noon D N Dundas St. W. Pine Glen Rd. Visit our new location today! 2420 Lakeshore rd., W., Oakville Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 905-827-8700 Great Family DininG For over 40 years! 905-827-4851 Mon. - Sat. 8am - 9pm Sun. 8am - 3pm we focus on student-centred learning. We strive to educate your daughter to develop into the confident young woman you want her to become. Since 1891 SMLS has been a premier independent day school for girls. For 125 years, our faculty of experts in the education of girls and young women have helped develop courageous girls who challenge and change the world. Here at St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School, JOIN US FOR OUR OPEN HOUSE for Preschool to Grade 12! Friday, February 5th, 2016 9am - 12 noon Inspired Girls. Empowered Women. To learn more or to sign up register please contact our Admissions Office at 905-845-2386 ext. 814 jmurray@smls.on.ca 1080 Linbrook Road, Oakville, Ontario 1891 Since www.smls.on.ca