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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday July 11, 2007 - 9 More arenas on the way Continued from page 1 communities like Hamilton, Ottawa, Cambridge and Moncton. The excess capacity expected at a new four pad arena in North Park might make the proposal more appealing to a private sector partner, noted Nina de Vaal, the town's director of recreation and culture. "But in this process we might also find that there really isn't an interest from the private sector ­ that we just don't have enough to offer," she added. The concept of building four ice pads rather than two earned the support of several town councillors. "Having the excess capacity is always a good thing, and if we end up growing ourselves into it, that's okay too," said Ward 6 Councillor Tom Adams. Ward 1 Councillor Ralph Robinson noted that the purchase of Twin Rinks hasn't impacted on the timeline for building the North Park arena, which has always been scheduled for completion in the 2009 to 2011 time frame. Given the nine ice surfaces now owned by the town, projections call for the need for an additional 2.4 pads by 2011 (assuming the expected closure of Oakville Arena occurs), then another 1.3 pads by 2016. Despite the projections, Ward 4 Councillor Al Elgar questioned whether the right numbers were being used to make the calculations. He also asked town staff to come up with a plan to have the proposed North Park fourpad ready for 2010, coincidentally the same year as the next municipal election. Following the meeting, Burton also disputed the official projections of ice demand, suggesting that six new arenas need to be built. "I don't believe I'll be building excess capacity," he said. "I believe we'll then be at the point where we can serve all the needs of the community, not just the youth needs." GLASSWARE TABLEWARE STORE FIXTURES ! tionT Atten G OU I CLOS N EVER up to 80 NG IN YTHI E LORE S A ST % off SALE RDA SATU 28TH JULY TIL ON UN Y Region lifts outdoor watering ban Halton Region relaxed its full outdoor water use ban, yesterday, and is instituting a mandatory odd/even outdoor water use restriction. The mandatory odd/even water use restriction requires adherence for all outdoor watering. Even-numbered houses may water only on even calendar days and odd-numbered houses may water only on odd calendar days. Outdoor watering includes watering of lawns, flowers/vegetable gardens, trees and shrubs. Outdoor watering is only permitted during the hours of 6 - 9 a.m. and 6 - 9 p.m. Lawns only require one inch of water per week. The Region is asking residents continue to minimize other outdoor water uses. Residents are to refrain from washing their driveway or the sidewalk. Further details of specific water use restrictions and exemptions can be found on the Region's website at www.halton.ca. g thin very Go! E t Mus THE GLASS HOUSE HOPEDALE MALL sale SUMMERSALE Come in today for savings. Up to 50 % off * RIGHT NOW! Limited Time Only! * on selected items Monday to Wednesday and Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Thursday and Friday 9 am to 8 pm · Sunday 12 pm to 4 pm 183 Lakeshore Road East - Downtown Oakville · 905-845-8911 www.garveysmenswear.com · Free parking at rear of store