Wasaga Beach awards $43M ice pad and library project contract to Aquicon
The Town of Wasaga Beach has awarded a contract worth more than $43 million to Aquicon Construction to build the community’s new twin-pad arena and library.
Council approved the contract at a special meeting earlier in the month.
“This is a tremendous day for Wasaga Beach as we prepare to embark on a building project that will result in a new community gathering space – one that will serve all ages of our population for generations to come,” said Mayor Nina Bifolchi. “This new space will be a wonderful spot for skills development, competition, sportsmanship, healthy living, learning, and entertainment. We now look forward to watching this building take shape.”
Brampton-based Aquicon was one of five companies shortlisted in a pre-qualification process to bid for the contract. The company was the lowest bidder among the five, and will be invited to enter into a stipulated-price contract with the town. The firm also has long experience building projects that feature twin-pad arenas and libraries in communities such as Lakeshore, London and Milton.
The town expects Aquicon will start construction this fall with an anticipated completion of work by summer 2023.
“On behalf of council, I want to welcome Aquicon to Wasaga Beach and say we look forward to working with the company as this build progresses,” Bifolchi said. “I also want to thank everyone who has helped get this important project to this stage, especially the members of our steering group. Our twin-pad arena and library is another great example of how we are moving Wasaga Beach forward.”
The library/twin ice pad facility will be sited on River Road, and is expected to span more 117,000 square feet. It will include two NHL-size ice surfaces with combined seating for 1,100 people, an indoor walking track, a modern library with proper program space and meeting rooms.
The town identified the project as a priority back in 2019, and the new facility will replace the 50-year old Wasaga Stars Arena and the community library.
Colliers Project Leaders will serve as project managers, while MJMA Architecture and Design has been selected as project architects.
Feature image: Artist's rendering of the planned twin-pad arena and library facility. (Town of Wasaga Beach)