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Heritage to be preserved continued from p.1 currently listed as a non-designated property on the Oakville Heritage Register. During public consultation in March, which included two public meetings at the arena, residents were asked to give their feedback on three design options that included renewing or replacing the facility. Many residents advocated maintaining and refurbishing the historic features of the arena while expanding the facility to be a community hub for fitness and social activities for all age. "The direction from residents was really clear," Nina de Vaal, director of Recreation and Culture for the Town of Oakville, said in a press release. "Preserve the heritage features, but make the arena and surrounding park facility better for future generations." Construction for the revitalized arena is expected to begin in 2017 and finish by fall 2018. The existing roof, which is one of only four known surviving arenas in Ontario that have a Hipel truss roof system, will be protected with a new roof that will be constructed over it to eliminate the reliance on the current wood trusses for structural support. Seating capacity from its current 1,100 seats will be reduced to 450 seats to be more in line with the community's use. The arena will also include a walking track, a gymnasium, a new seniors' centre with a separate entrance and a National Hockey League (NHL)-sized ice surface of 85' x 200'. How the project will be funded will be determined when the Town undergoes its 2015 capital budget process. In the meantime, council has asked staff to bring back a report on the cost of including an outdoor rink option, potential sponsorship options and modest exercise equipment. For more information on the Oakville Arena Redevelopment project, visit www.oakville. ca/townhall/oakville-arena-redevelopment. html. 13 | Thursday, May 29, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Oakville Arena is in line for a $29.2-million facelift that aims to preserve its heritage features. | Oakville Beaver file photo POOL HEATER REPAIR ER MANUFACTUR ICE TRAINED SERV TECHNICIANS Halton.ca 311 WE SERVICE & CARRY PARTS FOR: TD LAARS, JANDY, HAYWARD, RAYPAK, PENT AIR, MINI MAX, STA-RITE Since 1982 Solving Problems 416-483-9777 905-845-0701 Experience is the difference! Notice of Construction Wastewater Main Replacement on Pinegrove Road, Weir Avenue, Pineland Avenue and Woodale Avenue Town of Oakville PR-2863 Email:scott@gasfix.ca WIDE SELECTION OF VANITIES TO CHOOSE FROM NO TAX On in stock merchandise only BEDROOM SETS WIDE SELECTION OF VANITIES TO CHOOSE FROM FIREPLACE & ENTERTAINMENT UNIT VARIETY OF CHAIRS RATTAN DINING SET MANY SOFA SET STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM NOW IN TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU BETTER Contract Number: Scheduled Start Date: Scheduled Completion Date: Project Manager: BURLINGTON MALL 905-635-8779 SOUTH OAKVILLE CENTRE 905-847-2975 (formerly hopedale mall) · · S-2863-14 May 2014 November 2014 Martin Larkin 905-825-6000 x 7614 martin.larkin@halton.ca 290514 Classique -Decor.com Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings.