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"WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, JUNE, 2001 - 3 Parks and rec director presents diagram of new public pool Plans for new outdoor pool unveiled, endorsed By Chris Hall Weekend Star Members of the town- ship's parks and recre- ation committee have endorsed plans for a new outdoor pool in Port Perry. Parks and Recreation director Jay Todd pre- sented the committee with plans for the pool Monday. He was given the go-ahead to proceed with the project. Plans for the pool, which will replace the for- mer Birdseye Pool, seemed to impress most councillors. The pool will sit approximately where the old pool sat, but will be situated north-south instead of east-west. A large decking area will surround the pool, and the old changerooms will be saved. They'll be renovated, and an enlarged reception area will also be added. The south end will be the shallow end (about two feet deep), and will include a childrens' splash pad area. Separating the two ends will be a built-in ramp to accommodate the handi- capped or elderly. The deep end will be up to eight feet deep. Most trees in the area of Birdseye Park near the proposed pool will be saved, although the existing playground equipment will have to be moved. Betz Pools, a Stouffville company, has been working in partner- ship with the township to design the pool. It is expected to cost more than $300,000, and will From Page 1 was the fact that they were informed that the government is clawing back the amount of money they would be providing Durham schools. "We were told that the Durham Region grants for education were going down... but they're col- lecting $228,000. more from us. The grants to the kids going to school here are going down, but the amount of education taxes they're collecting are going up," said Councillor Pearce. "We're raising more money locally, and it's not being used in the area where it's being raised." Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt suggested that Lower rate still means bigger tax bill for some township officials send a letter off to Durham MPP John O'Toole. "This is serious. We should put together a strongly worded letter to our MPP. If that extra money was benefitting classrooms here, then we may not be as outraged as we are now," he said. Ward | Councillor Larry Corrigan also sup- ported writing Mr. O'Toole. He said if grants to Durham Region stu- dents continue to fall, small schools such as Epsom Public School and Cartwright High School may be in danger. "They may be at risk with this type of govern- ment direction," he said. Councillors agreed to have a letter to the Durham MPP drafted and sent out. Free bike rodeo in Oshawa on Saturday The third annual FREE BIKE RODEO will be held at the Oshawa Centre on Saturday, June 2, 2001 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. There will be draws for bicycles, CD's, backpacks and much more. The day's activities, which include free minor tune-ups for your bicycle, free bicycle safety inspec- tions and a bike obstacle course, are co-sponsored by Durham Regional Police Volunteers and the Oshawa Centre. Come out and join the fun! Saturday, June 2, 2001, 10 am.-2 p.m. Oshawa Centre (southeast corner of parking lot at the Gibb Street entrance). For more information contact Susan Shetler, volunteer co-ordinator at 905-579- 1520, ext #3669. replace the former Birdseye Pool which was removed almost three years ago when township officials deemed required repairs too cost- ly. Construction is expected to begin in August, and will take more than a month to complete. "We think it's bright and colourful and will be an eye-pleasing addition to the waterfront. It'll be a nice benefit to the waterfront," said Mr. Todd. Yvonne de Wit, the township's chief adminis- trative officer, told com- mittee members that the "negotiated price is very, *some exclusions may apply. BR@CK'S 168 Queen Street, Port Perry 905-985-2521 very, very preliminary" and that some cuts may have to be made in order for it to meet the town- ship's budget. Applauding the pro- ject was Ward 2 Councillor Marilyn Pearce. "It's wonderful. The childrens' splash area is something the kids will love," she said. "It's real- ly in keeping with the water concept of our park and it will be a benefit to tourists. and residents as well." Committee members unanimously voted in favour of the plan, with the understanding that it would come in on bud- get. BRZCKS ont (1 pram" TT I ET A VES, aren mw _----s a SI ri --