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G Page 4 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ March 1,2006 durhamregion.com Courthouse bidding process begins Ontario government accepts bids from short-listed groups BY IZABELA JAROSZYNSKI Staff Writer DURHAM -- The Durham Consolidated Consolidated Courthouse is one step closer to completion. The Ontario government has officially invited bidding from the three shortlisted shortlisted groups for a proposal to design, build, finance and maintain the courthouse, courthouse, which is to be constructed in Oshawa's downtown core. Announced in December 2005, the 360,000-square-foot project will see a state-of-the-art, integrated court facility facility built at 150 Bond St. E. The facility will consolidate justice services cur rently being delivered from seven locations locations in the region and will house 33 courtrooms, three motions rooms, two conference rooms and related justice services. Oshawa Mayor John Gray said the project will help to rejuvenate the downtown downtown core. "Up to 1,800 visitors will conduct business in the building on a peak daily basis, which will spur increased demand for office space, restaurant meals and other services in the area," he said in a • recent press release. The courthouse will be built on a former former brownfield site, which fits into the city's Brownfields Community Improvement Improvement Plan to encourage the cleanup and redevelopment of former industrial and commercial lands. According to the Ontario government, the courthouse is to be built to Leadership Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards, including rigorous requirements for energy management management and conservation. The target is an early 2009 construction construction completion date. Keller Williams Renowned Realty 905-576-5676 Wowtflme ffioafl ((Regional Road :5ty from IRdbMedtone Mood Ho Taunton Road KOADCLOSUREiiOTiCE ï WORKS BERfliRrnifENT 1PUBLIC NOTICE (On IWartih (6,12006 Townline IRoad (North ((Regional IRoad :55) will Ibe [closed ito (through ttcdffic (between IRétitiledtone IRoad rand "Éauriton IRoad (for iqpproximatdly US weeks. (During (this Itime a inew æariitar# sewer tand rstorm sewer will Ibe (constructed (between fMatitiodk (Driveanti (the mew [proposed IBeÉtrice Street. (Construction will ;also (include troad[reconstruction ran Tcowrliine IRoad (North and rnewtturriing Hanes :atithe iintersetitions ctif (MatidoCk (Drive rand Beatrice Street; . IMatshdll IWtadttlin Monaghan iLitd. will ibe administering (this [project <on ibéhàlf ctif IBrodk'fiélti Itftomes vWho are (davelqping Hands con (the west (Side <df Town line IRoad (North and are<eiso(financing tthe wotk. (Ron IRdbinson lliinilted, a llocal (contractor, ihas Ibeen awarded (the (construction (contract. IMr. Wince IMdttlle ctif IRon IRdbinson lliimited will ibe (supervising (the (construction and (can Ibe ireadhed at !905-(697-®4;00. /Access will Ibe maintained tto (the atjjacertt Ihomes with (the (exception ctif a (Short [period (tifltimewhen tthe mew(services are Iheing (constructed iimmedratejy iin ffrorttcdf a Ihome. Tliherroadcdlosureiis [required asairosdlt (df (the inarrowTmwnline IRoad INorthlRjghLdf- Way,(difficult wofking (conditions andttocGorpptdte (construction iin a safe and (efficient [manor. "ITrhe(Region æincerëly iregrdts(the iinconvenience and (difficulties (this troad (Closure imay (cause and vwilkensureTiownline IRoad (North iisireStored and iisropen as (soonasipossitile. (Questions/? [Every (effort will Ibe imade tto [minimize tthe (disruption (to (the adjacent Ihomeowners, Ihowever, ahoUld Ithere Ibe any (concerns (With any aqperit ctif tthe (construction (operation, <or iff (there are any (comments (or (questions, [please (contact (either tour ton-site (representative, IMr. iEverton IMaittin ctif IMarShall IMadklin IMonaghari ilitd. at 19054668- 3022cor aitemativdjy tthe (Region ctif [Durham irqpresentdtive, IMr.j|ain(CDIiverat;9054668- 77/7i1d ©^tension 3505. 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The Clarington community has benefited greatly from the ef forts of the Rotarians. Recently, through various fundraising activities, the cjub has been able to provide The Garden Sanctuary outside the Visual Arts Centre in the heart of Bowmanvilie and purchase the "Learn Not To Burn" training training trailer used by the local fire department for interactive fire safety learning at schools or community events. Each' year Bowmanvilie Bowmanvilie Rotary works with young people to encourage education education and provide bursaries to needy students. One of the highlights of the Rotary year is a very special Christmas Party for children with disabilities and special needs. The club has long supported these families and their children and arranges respite help and assistance in purchasing needed equipment and apparatus. Where ever there is a need in the community, the Ro- Rotary Member Of The Month about the community," says. Don Gleed is the President President of Clarington Toyota and has been a member of the Bowmanvilie Rotary Club for 18 months, Don's father and brother brother have been Rotarians for many years, so Don has always always admired the good work they do in the community. Shorty after. Clarington Toyota opened in July 2004, Don was approached to join the Bowmanvilie Rotary Club and quickly said yes. "It's an exceptional service service club that sincerely cares Don has been in the automotive automotive sales industry for 29 years and has served on the Ontario Breast Cancer Foundation Foundation for 2 years as well as the Industry Education Council Council for the Scarborough Board of Education. Don has been married to Sherrie, for 27 years and they have three children, two boys and a girl Don is looking forward to working on the upcoming Rotary Auction as well as tary Club of Bowmanvilie will do its best to offer assistance. The club meets every Tuesday at 7:15am at the Trinity Trinity Church Hall for breakfast and interesting guest speakers. If you believe in the philosophy of Rotary and would like to make a difference in yoùr community, consider membership in this organization. organization. For more information visit www.bowmanvillerotaryclub. com or call (905) 571- 6996. You can support this Rotary Rotary Club and enjoy a wonderful wonderful night out by attending.the upcoming 15th ANNUAL ROTARY ROTARY CHARITY AUCTION, on Friday April 7th at the Garnet Rickard Centre. There will be entertainment, gourmet meal,' excellent opportunities to win prizes and bid on unique items. Tickets are $100 each. Call (905)623- 7446 . '««IItAB* WËÈ Don Gleed future special events and projects with the Bowmanvilie Bowmanvilie Rotary Club. AIk St Marys Cement Co. STMAUYfi * Your neighbourhood business that cares. 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