03/13/09 - Review - Work to Start on Twin Pad

03/10/09 - Update to the Community
 
Two NHL standard ice surfaces to be build at North Wentworth  Arena 
 
Construction start date timed for late fall 2009
 
 
Flamborough's long-awaited twin pad arena will be primarily fashioned off of the Appleby Ice Centre in Burlington.  Some of the details are as follows:

    * Two NHL standard ice surfaces - (200x85)
    * Rink A Capacity - 655 seating, 52 standing room, 5 barrier free, (large functions - temporary seating to include extra 144 seats)
    * Rink B capacity - 185 seating, 47 standing, 5 barrier free
    * Arena design is barrier free accessible for special needs athletes, barrier free viewing in both rinks
    * Six Change rooms per arena
    * One community room - capacity 60 people
    * Two meeting Rooms - one on each level of the facility
    * Skate sharpening shop on the main level
    * Concession area on the main level

 
 The $17M  twin pad arena's completion date is targeted for February 28, 2011.

09/26/08 - Review Article - Twin pad facing $4m shortfall

09/23/08 - Councillor McCarthy met with City staff today and provided the following:   "A grant through the Province is being applied for in the area of $4 million.  The total twin ice project and accessory uses total close to $15 million.  $11 million has been budgeted for the project which leaves us with gap funding to raise. This gap funding may be achieved through a provincial grant that is currently being explored, or through a combination of debenture, and fundraising.  Initial project time lines I am told cannot be realized because of cost overruns, and hwy 5 & 6  transportation issues, however, I will expect that the project will move quickly from now on as most of the outstanding issues have been identified.
 
Further updates to come once available. "

08/30/07 - Council approved the go ahead and financing for the new twin pad arena in early June. The Arena is slated to go on the existing North Wentworth lands. Staff are completing the Design and Build Tender to go  out this fall. If all goes as it is planned the new Twin Pad should be ready in early 2009. The existing North Wentworth Arena will remain operational until  such time as the new facility opens and then it will be demolished to make way for the additional parking required.

6/1/07 - Flamborough Review Article - City to Proceed with Twin Pad Plan