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STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATES
Rick Pews, Director of Corporate Facilities, provided an update on the following items:
a) Performing Arts Centre
Herrari Pontarini Architects are continuing to work through the design development and costing for the facility in collaboration with the City's Recreation, Development Services, Parks Planning and Corporate Facilities Teams. This includes additional design development and costing work related to the restaurant and waterfront park elements. Staff expect to bring final recommendations to the October 29th General Committee meeting for approval.
b) Sports Field
c) Lakehead University
With the opening of the new Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal at 20 Essa Road, transit services have now relocated to the new facility. Transit staff will maintain a presence at 24 Maple Street until the end of day Sunday to redirect commuters who are not aware of the relocation. The fit-out of space at 55 Mulcaster Street to replace Barrie Police's current downtown detachment is underway, and we expect Barrie Police to be able to relocate to this new space in October. Interior demolition work at 24 Maple Street will start shortly and significant redevelopment work is expected to be completed throughout the fall and early winter months. Design development plans are currently under review by the City's Building Department for the additional space required by Lakehead. Staff continue to work with our Lakehead colleagues on financial and operational details. To this end, members of Council will receive a staff report for review and consideration at the October 1st General Committee meeting.
d) Recreation Centre
The purchase of property for the new South Barrie Mixed Use Recreation Centre and Library Complex is now finalized. The immediate focus for staff is on planning for the necessary site services to support the development. Staff also anticipate starting property site due diligence work and studies required to advance the development....
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