Building Markham's Future Together
New Projects in Your Community

Seven new community projects are about to get underway in Markham from infrastructure funds made available through a municipal, provincial and federal funding partnership.

1. Thornhill Community Centre & Library Renovation & Expansion
   
2. Outdoor Ice Rink - Markham Civic Centre
   
3. Indoor Tennis Centre - Angus Glen Community Centre & Library
   
4. Indoor Soccer Field - St. Robert High School
   
5. State-of-the-art Emergency Operations Centre
   
6. Energy Retrofits
   
7. Accessibility Retrofits

Projects in Markham undertaken in Partnership with Investing In Ontario

1. Main Street Unionville South - Unionville & Markham
   
2. Energy Retrofits to Markham Facilities
• Thornhill Community Centre: Rink Beam Repair - Low E Ceiling Replacement
  
3. Erosion & Stormwater Improvements
• Pomona Mills Restoration - Phase II
• Glynnwood Surcharge Sewer Construction
  
4. Public Washrooms
• Unionville Main Street
  
5. Improving Streetscapes
• Cornell Parkette Construction
• Angus Glen Community Park Construction
• Warden Woods Woodlot Trail (Danbur Court) Construction
• Crescent Park Construction
• Leitchcroft (Times Galleria) Community Park Construction
• Box Grove South Village Neighbourhood Park Construction
• Berczy Park - Lighting for Baseball Diamond
• Berczy South Park Construction
  
6. Accessibility Retrofits to Markham Facilities
   
7. Sport Facilities/Picnic Areas
• Southeast Community Centre Park Soccer Fields
• Road to Southeast Community Centre (Karachi Drive)
  
8. Varley Art Gallery Expansion
   
9. Bullock Drive Road Widening
   
10. Hagerman Diamond - Municipal Services Relocation

Renovation & Expansion Thornhill Community Centre & Library 7755 Bayview Avenue
	The Thornhill Community Centre and Library will undergo a major renovation/expansion to meet the increasing demands within this multi-use facility. Library services will be improved with additional study room facilities, an expanded computer lab, an improved children’s area, new self service technologies and a refreshed overall appearance. Renovations to the lower level will provide accessible opportunities for more Seniors programs, dedicated Youth space, as well as an increase in multi-purpose spaces for general programming.	Architect: W.K. Lim Architect Project Manager: SMA Completion date: March 2011 Budget: $6,000,000 (Stimulus Funding)
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Markham Civic Centre
	A unique, outdoor artificial ice surface located at the Markham Civic Centre. The artificial ice surface, approximately 25,000 square feet and the largest in the Greater Toronto Area, will be accompanied with extensive landscaping, washroom facilities and a dedicated building for the ice surfacing machine and refrigeration equipment.	Landscape Architect: Dillon Consulting Architect: Ventin Group Ltd. Project Manager: O.P. McCarthy & Associates Inc. Construction: May 2010 – March 2011 Budget: $3,530,000 (Recreation Infrastructure Funding)
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Indoor Tennis Centre Angus Glen Community Centre & Library, 3990 Major Mackenzie Drive East
	The new Angus Glen indoor tennis facility adjacent to the Angus Glen Community Centre and Library will comprise 30,800 sq. ft. The new facility will include four tennis courts and a two lane perimeter running track. In addition, a fully accessible 2 storey clubhouse of approximately 3,000 sq. ft. will accompany the tennis structure and will include a viewing gallery, change rooms, washrooms, and a reception area.	Architect: The Ventin Group Ltd. Landscape Architect: Dillon Consulting Project Manager: Town of Markham Construction: May 1, 2010 – March 2011 Budget: $ 1,700,000 (Recreation Infrastructure Funding)
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Indoor Soccer Field St. Robert High School, 8101 Leslie Street, Thornhill
	Markham in cooperation with the York District Catholic School Board and St. Robert High School will develop a new full size synthetic turf soccer field and seasonal dome. The project incorporates a year round field house and a seasonal dome to cover 1/3 of the artificial turf field in the winter months. This will facilitate year round opportunities to play soccer for residents of Markham and St. Robert High School students.	Architect: Baker Turner Inc. Project Manager: Town of Markham Construction: Summer 2010 – March 31,2011 Budget: $3,200,000 (Recreation Infrastructure Funding)
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Emergency Operations Centre
click image to enlarge drawing	A permanent, self supporting emergency operations centre (EOC) will be located in Markham. The new EOC will be a state-of-the-art facility with dedicated computers, telecommunications systems, video surveillance, GIS mapping, and a backup, diesel powered generator.	Architect: TBD Project Manager: Genivar Town of Markham Construction: 2010 Completion: January 2011 Budget: $1,000,000 (Stimulus Funding)
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Energy Retrofits
click image to enlarge drawing	Markham will implement a number of energy efficiency retrofits at nine Town-owned facilities including lighting retrofits at eight ice arenas. Investments in these retrofits will provide these facilities with new energy efficient features and reduce the Town’s operating energy costs. The following facilities are planned for retrofits: 1 Angus Glen Community Centre 2 8100 Warden Avenue 3 Markham Village Library 4 Rouge River Community Centre 5 Markham Civic Centre 6 Armadale Community Centre 7 Thornhill Community Centre & Library 8 Thornlea Outdoor Pool and Outdoor Pool 9 Morgan Outdoor Pool	Energy Service Companies: Johnson Controls LP Siemens Building Technologies Ltd. Project Manager: OP McCarthy Associates Construction: January 2010 – December 2010 Budget: $3,000,000 (Stimulus Funding)
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Accessibility Retrofits Town of Markham Facilities
click image to enlarge drawing	A number of accessibility features will be incorporated into 10 Town-owned facilities to ensure compliance  with building accessibility requirements and to ensure our facilities can be enjoyed by all Markham residents. The following Town-owned facilities will receive new accessibility retrofit features: 1 R.J. Clatworthy Arena 2 Crosby Community Centre 3 Markham Village Library 4 Unionville Library 5 Markham Theatre 6 Markham Civic Centre 7 Armadale Community Centre 8 Thornhill Community Centre & Library 9 Mount Joy Community Centre 10 Milliken Mills Community Centre	Architect: Quadrangle Architects Limited Accessibility Consultant: SPH Planning & Consulting Ltd. Project Manager: MHPM Project Managers Inc. Construction: March 2010 – March 2011 Budget: $3,000,000 (Stimulus Funding)
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For more information, please contact Markham's Customer Service at 905-477-5530 or email customerservice@markham.ca